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Active Shortage

APO-OLMESARTAN

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of APO-OLMESARTAN in Canada?

Yes. APO-OLMESARTAN 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 14, 2024).

Why is APO-OLMESARTAN not available?

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

When will APO-OLMESARTAN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2024-11-14

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

OLMESARTAN

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02450062

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GLN-OLMESARTAN

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

40MG · DIN 02469820

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OLMETEC

ORGANON CANADA INC.

40MG · DIN 02318679

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP OLMESARTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

40MG · DIN 02461668

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

AG-OLMESARTAN

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 02475731

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ OLMESARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02443414

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02453460

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

See all OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL 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