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Permanently Discontinued

ACCEL-CANDESARTAN

ACCEL PHARMA 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 ACCEL-CANDESARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACCEL-CANDESARTAN 16MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 7, 2019). 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 strength16MG
Last updated2019-06-07

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

ZINDA-CANDESARTAN

ZINDA PHARMA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02424649

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CANDESARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

16MG · DIN 02388715

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ATACAND

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

4MG · DIN 02239090

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CANDESARTAN

PHARMAPAR INC

32MG · DIN 02455668

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CANDESARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

4MG · DIN 02425408

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-CANDESARTAN

BIOMED PHARMA

4MG · DIN 02455684

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

02463776

Strength

16MG

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