Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-VALSARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-VALSARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-VALSARTAN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-VALSARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2025-05-28

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

NOVO-VALSARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02358433

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-VALSARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

40MG · DIN 02414201

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIOVAN 80MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02236808

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VALSARTAN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

320MG · DIN 02434008

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 160MG TABLETS

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02244782

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 160MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02236809

Different strengthDifferent 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

02356643

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALSARTAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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