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Shortage Avoided

APO-OLMESARTAN

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-OLMESARTAN in Canada?

Yes. APO-OLMESARTAN 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated May 10, 2024).

Why is APO-OLMESARTAN not available?

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

When will APO-OLMESARTAN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2018-08-21

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02453452

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-08-21

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

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