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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 8MG 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 strength8MG
Last updated2018-09-15

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

4MG · DIN 02239090

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CANDESARTAN

PHARMAPAR INC

32MG · DIN 02455668

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZINDA-CANDESARTAN

ZINDA PHARMA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02424649

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CANDESARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

4MG · DIN 02425408

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CANDESARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

16MG · DIN 02388715

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

02365359

Strength

8MG

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.