Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 23, 2026
Some Benazepril products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 5 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 7, 2026.
An ACE inhibitor used to lower high blood pressure.
Products affected
1 / 5
In shortage since
Feb 10, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 7, 2026
Reports on file
12
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
BENAZEPRIL
20MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02273918 · since Feb 10, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
20MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02273918 · ended Sep 4, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
10MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02290340 · ended Aug 20, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02290332 · ended Jul 6, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
20MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02273918 · ended Jul 23, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
10MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02290340 · ended Mar 2, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02290332 · ended Mar 2, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02290332 · ended Nov 27, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Benazepril is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by AA PHARMA INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Benazepril is classified under “ACE INHIBITORS, PLAIN” (ATC C09AA).
Recent changes
Jul 23, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 24, 2026 → Aug 7, 2026
Common questions
What is Benazepril used for?
An ACE inhibitor used to lower high blood pressure.
When will Benazepril be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 7, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Benazepril in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.