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Active Shortage

TARO-VALSARTAN

SUN PHARMA 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 there a shortage of TARO-VALSARTAN in Canada?

Yes. TARO-VALSARTAN 160MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 18, 2026).

Why is TARO-VALSARTAN not available?

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

When will TARO-VALSARTAN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 9, 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~11 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength160MG
Last updated2026-09-18

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

DIOVAN 160MG TABLETS

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02244782

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-VALSARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

160MG · DIN 02425467

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-VALSARTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

160MG · DIN 02313014

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-VALSARTAN

AVANSTRA INC

160MG · DIN 02367130

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIOVAN 160MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02236809

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 80MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02236808

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-09

~11 days remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02363119

Strength

160MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALSARTAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-18

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-VALSARTAN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.