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Active Shortage

APO-LOSARTAN

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 APO-LOSARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-LOSARTAN 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-LOSARTAN 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 strength25MG
Last updated2019-03-15

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.

Closest Matches

LOSARTAN

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

25MG · DIN 02410435

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

COZAAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02182874

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02395215

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-LOSARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

25.0MG · DIN 02403323

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-LOSARTAN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02422476

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-LOSARTAN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 02404478

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

DIN

02379058

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-15

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-LOSARTAN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.