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Permanently Discontinued

APO-LOSARTAN

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-LOSARTAN in Canada?

Yes. APO-LOSARTAN 50MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 15, 2019).

Why is APO-LOSARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will APO-LOSARTAN 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 strength50MG

Last updated2018-09-15

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

COZAAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02182874

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MAR-LOSARTAN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02422476

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-LOSARTAN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 02404478

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02395215

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LOSARTAN

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

25MG · DIN 02410435

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-LOSARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

25.0MG · DIN 02403323

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

02353504

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2019-03-15

Active Shortage

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