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Permanently Discontinued

BIO-TELMISARTAN

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-TELMISARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-TELMISARTAN 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 23, 2024). 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 strength80MG
Report last updated2024-12-23
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

TEVA-TELMISARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 02320185

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TELMISARTAN

SANIS HEALTH INC

80MG · DIN 02388952

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MICARDIS 80MG TAB

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

80MG · DIN 02240770

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-TELMISARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

80MG · DIN 02453576

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP TELMISARTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

80MG · DIN 02386763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MICARDIS 40MG TAB

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

40MG · DIN 02240769

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02522926

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TELMISARTAN

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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