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Permanently Discontinued

RAN-LISINOPRIL

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-LISINOPRIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-LISINOPRIL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 27, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-LISINOPRIL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2020-05-27

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

5MG · DIN 02049333

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 5MG

APOTEX INC

5MG · DIN 02217996

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-LISINOPRIL

NU-PHARM INC

5MG · DIN 02242709

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 10MG

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02218003

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 40 MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02217538

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 20MG

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02218011

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.

DIN

02294230

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LISINOPRIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-05-27

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Past Reports for This Drug

RAN-LISINOPRIL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.