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Benazepril (Lotensin) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 13, 2026

Benazepril has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An ACE inhibitor used to lower high blood pressure.

Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
12

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
20MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02273918 · ended Aug 11, 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.
Discontinued
LOTENSIN 20MG
20MG · TABLET · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00885851
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
20MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02273918 · ended May 8, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENAZEPRIL
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02290332 · ended Mar 15, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
LOTENSIN 5MG
5MG · TABLET · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00885835

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Benazepril. Health Canada has 12 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Benazepril is classified under “ACE INHIBITORS, PLAIN” (ATC C09AA).

Recent changes

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?

Benazepril has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Benazepril in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.