Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine (Viacoram) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 6 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A combination of an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure.
Products affected
2 / 6
In shortage since
Mar 24, 2026
Reports on file
28
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
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
14MG
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468581 · since Mar 24, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
5MG
7MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468573 · since Jun 9, 2026, est. end Jul 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
10MG
14MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468581 · ended Apr 18, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
10MG
14MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468581 · ended Feb 8, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
2.5MG
3.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468565 · ended Dec 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
5MG
7MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468573 · ended Dec 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIACORAM
10MG
14MG · TABLET · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02451557 · ended Dec 5, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
VIACORAM
7MG
5MG · TABLET · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02451549 · ended Nov 21, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
5MG
7MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468573 · ended Oct 26, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
10MG
14MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468581 · ended Oct 26, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PERINDOPRIL/AMLODIPINE
10MG
14MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468581 · ended Sep 27, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIACORAM
10MG
14MG · TABLET · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02451557 · ended Jul 27, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 28 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by 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.
Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine is classified under “ACE INHIBITORS, COMBINATIONS” (ATC C09BB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine used for?
A combination of an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure.
When will Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine 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 Perindopril Arginine Amlodipine 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.