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Valsartan (Diovan) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 29, 2026

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

An angiotensin receptor blocker used to lower high blood pressure.

Products affected
0 / 43
Reports on file
122

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
TARO-VALSARTAN
160MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02363119 · ended Oct 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-VALSARTAN
160MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02356678 · ended May 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-VALSARTAN
80MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02356651 · ended May 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-VALSARTAN
40MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02363062 · ended Sep 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-VALSARTAN
80MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02363100 · ended Mar 26, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-VALSARTAN
320MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02414244 · ended Nov 27, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-VALSARTAN
160MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02414236 · ended Nov 27, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-VALSARTAN
80MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02414228 · ended Nov 27, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-VALSARTAN
40MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02414201 · ended Sep 24, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-VALSARTAN
160MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02363119 · ended Jul 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-VALSARTAN
40MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02356643
Discontinued
TEVA-VALSARTAN
80MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02356651

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

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Valsartan. Health Canada has 122 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Valsartan used for?

An angiotensin receptor blocker used to lower high blood pressure.

When will Valsartan be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Valsartan 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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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.