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LISINOPRIL
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 LISINOPRIL in Canada?
Yes. LISINOPRIL 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 2, 2025).
Why is LISINOPRIL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.
When will LISINOPRIL be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 2, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 20MG
APOTEX INC
Other Products
ZESTRIL
SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 10MG
APOTEX INC
APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 40 MG
APOTEX INC
APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 40MG
APOTEX INC
APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 5MG
APOTEX INC
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
02386259
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LISINOPRIL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-06-07
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
LISINOPRIL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
25MG · DIN 02451794
50MG · DIN 02451808
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541