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AURO-OLMESARTAN
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-OLMESARTAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AURO-OLMESARTAN 40MG 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-OLMESARTAN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
02443872
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-02-16
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
AURO-OLMESARTAN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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