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Permanently Discontinued

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 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
Report last updated2018-09-15
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

COZAAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02182874

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-LOSARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02357968

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ LOSARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02313359

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LOSARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

100MG · DIN 02388812

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-LOSARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02405768

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-LOSARTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02309777

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

02353504

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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