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Permanently Discontinued

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 20 MG

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-LISINOPRIL TABLET 20 MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 20 MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated April 5, 2024).

Why is APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 20 MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 20 MG 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 file5 products
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2018-11-26
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

ZESTRIL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02049384

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-LISINOPRIL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

20MG · DIN 02361566

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-LISINOPRIL

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02394499

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LISINOPRIL TABLETS

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02554518

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LISINOPRIL (TYPE Z)

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02525194

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

DIN

02217511

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LISINOPRIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-11-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 20 MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.