AURO-LOSARTAN
AURO PHARMA 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 AURO-LOSARTAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AURO-LOSARTAN 50.0MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 22, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is AURO-LOSARTAN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
Other Products
COZAAR
ORGANON CANADA INC.
IPG-LOSARTAN
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
AURO-LOSARTAN
AURO PHARMA INC
PHL-LOSARTAN
PHARMEL INC
TEVA-LOSARTAN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED
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
02403331
Strength
50.0MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-11-22
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from AURO PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MG · DIN 02494558
2G · DIN 02462346
500MG · DIN 02462311
1G · DIN 02462338
250MG · DIN 02462303
DIN 02454513
70MG · DIN 02388553
10MG · DIN 02388545
10MG · DIN 02443201
10MG · DIN 02397080
5MG · DIN 02397072
250MG · DIN 02458594