ACT CANDESARTAN/HCT
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
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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 ACT CANDESARTAN/HCT discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT CANDESARTAN/HCT has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACT CANDESARTAN/HCT not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
02388650
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-10-19
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
ACT CANDESARTAN/HCT has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
4MG · DIN 02376520
5MG · DIN 02354462
100MG · DIN 02256142
38MG · DIN 02433117
DIN 02357402
DIN 02357410
DIN 02357399
20MG · DIN 02271478
10MG · DIN 02271451
5MG · DIN 02271443
50MG · DIN 02354837
25MG · DIN 02354829