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Permanently Discontinued

JAMP-CANDESARTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is JAMP-CANDESARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that JAMP-CANDESARTAN 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 18, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is JAMP-CANDESARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength4MG
Report last updated2020-02-18
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

ATACAND

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

4MG · DIN 02239090

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CANDESARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

4MG · DIN 02445786

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CANDESARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02476908

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ CANDESARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

4MG · DIN 02326957

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CANDESARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

8MG · DIN 02388707

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CANDESARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02366320

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02386496

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

See all CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL products →

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History