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Losartan shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Losartan products are in shortage in Canada (16 of 45 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 Dec 31, 2026.
Products affected
16 / 45
In shortage since
Apr 30, 2018
Est. full return
Dec 31, 2026
Reports on file
173
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
LOSARTAN
50MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02388871 · since May 25, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-LOSARTAN
25MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02398834 · since Dec 23, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-LOSARTAN
25MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02398834 · since Mar 27, 2026, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-LOSARTAN
50MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02398842 · since Mar 12, 2026, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-LOSARTAN
100MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02398850 · since Feb 26, 2026, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
LOSARTAN
100MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02388812 · since May 26, 2021, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
LOSARTAN
100MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02388812 · since May 26, 2021, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
LOSARTAN
50MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02388804 · since May 26, 2021, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
LOSARTAN
50MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02388804 · since May 26, 2021, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
LOSARTAN
25MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02388790 · since May 26, 2021, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
SEPTA-LOSARTAN
25MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02424967 · since Jan 15, 2019, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
SEPTA-LOSARTAN
100MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02424983 · since Jan 3, 2019, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Losartan is currently affected by 16 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by SANIS HEALTH INC, JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC, SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC and 2 others.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments); demand increase for the drug; delay in shipping 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.

Losartan is classified under “ANGIOTENSIN II ANTAGONISTS, PLAIN” (ATC C09CA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Losartan be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Losartan 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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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.