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APO-TELMISARTAN/HCTZ
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-TELMISARTAN/HCTZ in Canada?
Yes. APO-TELMISARTAN/HCTZ 25MG 80MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 20, 2018).
Why is APO-TELMISARTAN/HCTZ not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will APO-TELMISARTAN/HCTZ be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
02420031
Strength
25MG 80MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TELMISARTAN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-05-07
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
APO-TELMISARTAN/HCTZ has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178