PHARMA-RAMIPRIL
PHARMASCIENCE 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 PHARMA-RAMIPRIL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PHARMA-RAMIPRIL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 10, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PHARMA-RAMIPRIL 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.
Closest Matches
ALTACE CAP 5MG
HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.
RAMIPRIL
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Products
ALTACE CAP 2.5MG
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ALTACE CAP 10MG
HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.
ALTACE CAP 1.25MG
HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.
ALTACE
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA 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
02469073
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
RAMIPRIL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-12-10
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393