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Permanently Discontinued

LISINOPRIL

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2017-06-07
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

ZESTRIL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02049384

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-LISINOPRIL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

20MG · DIN 02361566

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-LISINOPRIL

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02394499

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LISINOPRIL TABLETS

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02554518

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LISINOPRIL (TYPE Z)

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02525194

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

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.