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Permanently Discontinued

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 5 MG

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 there a shortage of APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 5 MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 5 MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated January 30, 2025).

Why is APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 5 MG not available?

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

When will APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 5 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 strength5MG

Last updated2019-02-13

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

ZESTRIL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02049333

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 5MG

APOTEX INC

5MG · DIN 02217996

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-LISINOPRIL

NU-PHARM INC

5MG · DIN 02242709

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 10MG

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02218003

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 40 MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02217538

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 20MG

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02218011

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02217481

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LISINOPRIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-02-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 5 MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2025-01-30

Active Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.

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