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Active Shortage

APO-IRBESARTAN

APOTEX INC

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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 APO-IRBESARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-IRBESARTAN 75MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 4, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-IRBESARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength75MG

Report last updated2018-11-09

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

IRBESARTAN

SANIS HEALTH INC

75MG · DIN 02372347

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SPC-IRBESARTAN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

75MG · DIN 02406810

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-IRBESARTAN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

75MG · DIN 02365197

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

AVAPRO

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 02237925

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-IRBESARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

150MG · DIN 02422999

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-IRBESARTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 02317087

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

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

DIN

02386968

Strength

75MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IRBESARTAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-11-09

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2019-01-04

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2018-08-21

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244