RIVA-OLMESARTAN
LABORATOIRE RIVA 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 RIVA-OLMESARTAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RIVA-OLMESARTAN 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 18, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is RIVA-OLMESARTAN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.
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
AG-OLMESARTAN
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
SANDOZ OLMESARTAN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MED-OLMESARTAN
GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
Other Products
OLMESARTAN
JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED
GLN-OLMESARTAN
GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
OLMETEC
ORGANON CANADA INC.
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
02471353
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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