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LOSARTAN POTASSIUM & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

All products: general benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (C09DA) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Candesartan cilexetil + hydrochlorothiazide (Atacand Plus): general benefit
  • Hydrochlorothiazide + irbesartan (Avalide): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Hydrochlorothiazide + olmesartan medoxomil (Olmetec Plus): general benefit
  • Hydrochlorothiazide + telmisartan (Micardis Plus): general benefit
  • Hydrochlorothiazide + valsartan (Diovan-HCT): general benefit
  • Eprosartan + hydrochlorothiazide (Teveten Plus): general benefit

1 more in the class list below

Losartan HCT · DIN 02388960 · 50mg & 12.5mg · tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Brand vs generic price
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
Losartan HCT · DIN 02388960 Manufacturer: Sivem Pharmaceuticals ULC; listing date 2020-09-30 Health Canada: Marketed since 2025-10-07 · brand LOSARTAN HCT · ATC C09DA01 LOSARTAN AND DIURETICS · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG · company Sivem pharmaceuticals ulc · schedule Prescription
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Losartan HCT: Formulary list price $0.3147/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.3147 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=87449 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02388960)

Source record
DIN 02388960: Losartan HCT Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240800226; group id 336; item number 0761; lccId None; manufacturer id SIV Source form: Tab; strength: 50mg & 12.5mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.3147; ministry $0.3147 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02388960 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=87449
Interchangeable products
Apo-Losartan/HCTZ · DIN 02371235 · $0.3147 Auro-Losartan HCT · DIN 02423642 · $0.3147 Co Losartan/HCT · DIN 02388251 · $0.3147 Hyzaar · DIN 02230047 · $0.3147 Jamp-Losartan HCTZ · DIN 02408244 · $0.3147 Losartan/HCTZ · DIN 02427648 · $0.3147 Mint-Losartan/HCTZ · DIN 02389657 · $0.3147 PMS-Losartan-HCTZ · DIN 02392224 · $0.3147 Sandoz Losartan HCT · DIN 02313375 · $0.3147 Septa-Losartan HCTZ · DIN 02428539 · $0.3147 Teva-Losartan/HCTZ · DIN 02358263 · $0.3147
Shortage status: not checked (no credentials)
Other drugs in the same formulary class (24:08 Hypotensive Drugs (For Diuretics See 40:28)) and how they are covered

Matched class: 24:08 Hypotensive Drugs (For Diuretics See 40:28)

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CILAZAPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LABETALOL HCL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, MINOXIDIL, OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE & INDAPAMIDE, PINDOLOL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, TELMISARTAN, TELMISARTAN & AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, TELMISARTAN & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, VALSARTAN & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ATENOLOL & CHLORTHALIDONE, BENAZEPRIL, CAPTOPRIL, CILAZAPRIL, CLONIDINE HCL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FELODIPINE, FOSINOPRIL SODIUM, HYDRALAZINE HCL, IRBESARTAN, IRBESARTAN & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LISINOPRIL, LISINOPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, METHYLDOPA, NIFEDIPINE, PINDOLOL, PRAZOSIN HCL, QUINAPRIL, QUINAPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, RAMIPRIL, RAMIPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, TERAZOSIN HCL, TRANDOLAPRIL, VALSARTAN, VERAPAMIL HCL 24:08 Hypotensive Drugs (For Diuretics See 40:28)

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 21 products · General benefit · strengths: 16mg & 12.5mg, 32mg & 12.5mg, 32mg & 25mg · Tab

IRBESARTAN & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 36 products · General benefit (35), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 150mg & 12.5mg, 300mg & 12.5mg, 300mg & 25mg · Tab

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 27 products · General benefit · strengths: 20mg & 12.5mg, 40mg & 12.5mg, 40mg & 25mg · Tab

TELMISARTAN & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 22 products · General benefit · strengths: 80mg & 12.5mg, 80mg & 25mg · Tab

VALSARTAN & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 34 products · General benefit · strengths: 80mg & 12.5mg, 160mg & 12.5mg, 160mg & 25mg, 320mg & 12.5mg, 320mg & 25mg · Tab

EPROSARTAN MESYLATE & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 1 products · General benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada · strengths: 600mg & 12.5mg · Tab

TELMISARTAN & AMLODIPINE BESYLATE

· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 40mg & 10mg, 40mg & 5mg, 80mg & 10mg, 80mg & 5mg · Tab

ATENOLOL & CHLORTHALIDONE

· 4 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (2) · strengths: 50 & 25mg, 100 & 25mg · Tab

BENAZEPRIL

· 6 products · Listed, not a benefit (3), General benefit (3) · strengths: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg · Tab

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

· 59 products · General benefit · strengths: 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg · Tab

CAPTOPRIL

· 14 products · Limited Use, codes 707, 723 (2), Listed, not a benefit (4), General benefit (8) · strengths: 5mg/5mL, 25mg/5mL, 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg · Oral Sol, Tab

CILAZAPRIL

· 8 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (6) · strengths: 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg · Tab Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 24:08 and 35 more
Full class listing Related classes: 24:04 Cardiac Drugs, 24:06 Antilipemic Drugs, 24:12 Vasodilating Drugs, 24:32 Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone Inhibitors Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1. Indications Hypertension: HYZAAR® (losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide) is indicated for: • the treatment of essential hypertension in patients for whom combination therapy is appropriate HYZAAR is not indicated as the initial therapy for essential hypertension, except in patients with severe essential hypertension (Sitting DBP ≥110 mmHg) for whom the benefit of a prompt blood pressure reduction exceeds the risk of initiating combination therapy in these patients (see 4 Dosage And Administration and 14 Clinical Trials) 1.1. Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. 1.2. Geriatrics Geriatrics (>65 years of age): No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out (see 4 Dosage And Administration). https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080943.PDF PM date: 2025-06-19 Source product: HYZAAR; DIN 02230047; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.