Permanently Discontinued

APO-TELMISARTAN

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-TELMISARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TELMISARTAN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TELMISARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength40MG

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

MICARDIS 40MG TAB

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

40MG · DIN 02240769

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ TELMISARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

40MG · DIN 02375958

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ACH-TELMISARTAN

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

40MG · DIN 02407485

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AG-TELMISARTAN

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

40MG · DIN 02484536

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TEVA-TELMISARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 02320185

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TELMISARTAN

SANIS HEALTH INC

80MG · DIN 02388952

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

02420082

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TELMISARTAN

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-TELMISARTAN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2019-01-04

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2018-09-15

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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