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Permanently Discontinued

TELMISARTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 TELMISARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TELMISARTAN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 2, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2018-02-02

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

MICARDIS 40MG TAB

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

40MG · DIN 02240769

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENDO-TELMISARTAN

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02427281

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-TELMISARTAN

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

40MG · DIN 02395401

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHARMA-TELMISARTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02391236

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP TELMISARTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

40MG · DIN 02386755

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-TELMISARTAN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02448297

Same 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.

DIN

02432897

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TELMISARTAN

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Shortage History