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Permanently Discontinued

APO-CANDESARTAN

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-CANDESARTAN in Canada?

Yes. APO-CANDESARTAN 16MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 12, 2022).

Why is APO-CANDESARTAN not available?

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

When will APO-CANDESARTAN 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
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength16MG
Report last updated2018-09-15
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.

Other Products

ATACAND

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

8MG · DIN 02239091

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CANDESARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

8MG · DIN 02388707

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ CANDESARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

8MG · DIN 02326965

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CANDESARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

32MG · DIN 02366339

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CANDESARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

8MG · DIN 02445794

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CANDESARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02476908

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.

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DIN

02365367

Strength

16MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-CANDESARTAN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.