Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide (Olmetec Plus) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide products are in shortage in Canada (6 of 24 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A combination of a blood pressure medication and a diuretic used to lower blood pressure.
Products affected
6 / 24
In shortage since
Nov 12, 2024
Reports on file
66
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
NRA-OLMESARTAN HCTZ
40MG
25MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02508303 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NRA-OLMESARTAN HCTZ
40MG
12.5MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02508281 · since Dec 16, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NRA-OLMESARTAN HCTZ
20MG
12.5MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02508273 · since Feb 10, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-OLMESARTAN/HCTZ
12.5MG
40MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453614 · since Nov 12, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-OLMESARTAN/HCTZ
25MG
40MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453622 · since Nov 12, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-OLMESARTAN/HCTZ
12.5MG
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453606 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ACH-OLMESARTAN HCTZ
20MG
12.5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02468948 · ended Jun 4, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
OLMESARTAN/HCTZ
40MG
25MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02509628 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OLMESARTAN/HCTZ
40MG
12.5MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02509636 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OLMESARTAN/HCTZ
20MG
12.5MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02509601 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ACH-OLMESARTAN HCTZ
40MG
25MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02468964 · ended May 1, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
ACH-OLMESARTAN HCTZ
40MG
12.5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02468956 · ended May 1, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide is currently affected by 6 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by NORA PHARMA INC, APOTEX 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.
Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide is classified under “ANGIOTENSIN II ANTAGONISTS, COMBINATIONS” (ATC C09DA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide used for?
A combination of a blood pressure medication and a diuretic used to lower blood pressure.
When will Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide 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.