Candesartan · DIN 02388936 · 16mg · tablet
General benefitDormant since 2026-09-01 · checked 2026-09-02 · What does dormant mean?
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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Lowest DBP recovery rule under medically necessary no-substitution claims:
6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims
The Side Effect Reporting Form will not have to be renewed. However, the
pharmacy must maintain a copy of the prescription that contains a direction that
there be no substitution and the required Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form
(completed and signed by the prescriber). The prescriber must write “No
Substitution” or “No Sub” on renewal or subsequent new written prescriptions, and
indicate “No Substitution” on subsequent new oral prescriptions. The dispenser will
be reimbursed the DBP plus a mark-up and the lesser of the posted usual and
customary fee or the ODB dispensing fee minus the applicable ODB co-payment
amount. Where a completed Side Effect Reporting Form is not available at the
pharmacy during an inspection, the difference between the cost of the higher-cost
product and the lowest DBP listed for the interchangeable category will be
recovered.
(ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)
6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims
The Ministry will provide reimbursement of a higher-cost interchangeable product in
medically necessary circumstances where a patient has experienced a significant
adverse reaction with two (2) lower-cost interchangeable drug products, where
available. When a prescriber identifies a patient for which it is medically necessary
that a higher cost interchangeable product be provided, the prescriber must:
• Complete, sign and forward to the pharmacist a copy of the Health Canada
side effect reporting form for each lower-cost interchangeable drug product
trialed (Side Effect Reporting Form[s]); and
• Write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on a written prescription or indicate “No
Substitution” to the pharmacist in the case of a verbal prescription.
The prescriber should keep a copy of the completed form in the patient’s record for
future use and reference.
In the case of a written prescription, when the pharmacist or dispensing physician
receives a prescription with the written notation “No Substitution” or “No Sub”,
reimbursement will be provided for the higher-cost interchangeable product only if
the prescription is accompanied by a completed Health Canada Side Effect
Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed.
This form must be completely filled out noting the details of the adverse reaction
and signed by the prescriber.
In the case of a verbal prescription, the prescriber must satisfy the operator of the
pharmacy or dispensing physician that a completed Health Canada Side Effect
Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed
has been completed and signed by the prescriber. A written record of this verbal
prescription and the completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form must be
received by the pharmacy prior to claim submission.
Upon receipt, the pharmacist must:
• Fax, submit online or mail the completed and signed form to Health Canada’s
Canada Vigilance Program; and
• Retain his or her copy of the completed and signed Side Effect Reporting
Form.
(ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)
1 brand, same coverage
Candesartan · DIN 02388936
Manufacturer: Sanis Health Inc.; listing date 2020-08-28
Health Canada: Dormant since 2026-09-01 · brand CANDESARTAN · ATC C09CA06 CANDESARTAN · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL 16 MG · company Sanis health inc · schedule Prescription
Candesartan: Formulary list price $0.2281/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)
Ministry pays: $0.2281 per source unit.
Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.
Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=87446 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02388936)
Source record
DIN 02388936: Candesartan
Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y
Item: 240800234; group id 314; item number 0694; lccId None; manufacturer id SAI
Source form: Tab; strength: 16mg
Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit)
Source prices (unrounded): $0.2281; ministry $0.2281
Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02388936
Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=87446
Interchangeable products
Apo-Candesartan · DIN 02365367 · $0.2281
Apo-Candesartan Tablets · DIN 02541300 · $0.2281
Atacand · DIN 02239092 · $0.2281
Auro-Candesartan · DIN 02445808 · $0.2281
Candesartan · DIN 02388715 · $0.2281
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets · DIN 02379287 · $0.2281
Co Candesartan · DIN 02376547 · $0.2281
Jamp-Candesartan · DIN 02386526 · $0.2281
Mint-Candesartan · DIN 02476924 · $0.2281
NRA-Candesartan · DIN 02527022 · $0.2281
PMS-Candesartan · DIN 02391201 · $0.2281
Ran-Candesartan · DIN 02380706 · $0.2281
Sandoz Candesartan · DIN 02326973 · $0.2281
Teva-Candesartan · DIN 02366320 · $0.2281
Shortage status: active shortage (reported 2024-09-09, last updated 2024-09-10) — report may be stale, confirm; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada)
Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02388936
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Dormant since 2026-09-01 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.