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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 file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2018-11-26

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

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 20MG

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02218011

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZESTRIL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02049333

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 10MG

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02218003

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 40 MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02217538

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 40MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02218038

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 5MG

APOTEX INC

5MG · DIN 02217996

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

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.