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Permanently Discontinued

BIO-LOSARTAN

BIOMED PHARMA

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 BIO-LOSARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-LOSARTAN 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 21, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BIO-LOSARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2019-08-21

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

IPG-LOSARTAN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02421011

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02395215

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

COZAAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02182874

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-LOSARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

25.0MG · DIN 02403323

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-LOSARTAN

PHARMEL INC

50MG · DIN 02314452

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-LOSARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 02380838

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.

DIN

02445980

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

See all LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 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