Anticipated Shortage

PMS-LOSARTAN-HCTZ

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-LOSARTAN-HCTZ in Canada?

A shortage of PMS-LOSARTAN-HCTZ 12.5MG 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 5, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is PMS-LOSARTAN-HCTZ not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will PMS-LOSARTAN-HCTZ be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is June 21, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Expected resolution~8 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength12.5MG 50MG

Last updated2026-10-05

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2027-06-21

~8 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02392224

Strength

12.5MG 50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-LOSARTAN-HCTZ has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2018-11-30

Permanently Discontinued

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.

AC&C TABLETS

DIN 02303299

ACET CODEINE 30

DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

650MG · DIN 02527901