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Quinapril shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Quinapril products are in shortage in Canada (8 of 20 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
8 / 20
In shortage since
Mar 9, 2021
Reports on file
50
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
ACCUPRIL TAB 40MG
40MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01947699 · since Apr 19, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACCUPRIL TAB 20MG
20MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01947680 · since Apr 19, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACCUPRIL 5MG TAB
5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01947664 · since Sep 30, 2021, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACCUPRIL TAB 10MG
10MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01947672 · since Apr 19, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-QUINAPRIL
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248501 · since Nov 29, 2021, no end estimate · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Active shortage
APO-QUINAPRIL
40MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248502 · since Oct 29, 2021, no end estimate · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Active shortage
APO-QUINAPRIL
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248500 · since Jul 30, 2021, no end estimate · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Active shortage
APO-QUINAPRIL
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248499 · since Mar 9, 2021, no end estimate · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
PMS-QUINAPRIL
5MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02340550 · ended Jan 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-QUINAPRIL
40MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02340585 · ended Mar 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-QUINAPRIL
20MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02340577 · ended Mar 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-QUINAPRIL
20MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02340577 · ended Apr 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 50 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Quinapril is currently affected by 8 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by PFIZER CANADA ULC, APOTEX INC.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; shortage of an active ingredient. 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.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Quinapril 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 Quinapril 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.