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NIFEDIPINE

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8 of 8 products shown

5 general benefit · 3 not a benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (C08CA) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Amlodipine (PDP-Amlodipine): general benefit, Limited Use 645, 706, Not a benefit
  • Felodipine (Plendil): general benefit, Not a benefit

Nifedipine · DIN 00725110 · 5mg · capsule

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
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Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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1 brand, same coverage
Nifedipine · DIN 00725110 Manufacturer: A A Pharma Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2010-11-25 · brand NIFEDIPINE · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 5 MG · company Aa pharma inc · schedule Prescription
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Nifedipine: Formulary list price $0.3679/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.3679 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=9938 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00725110)

Source record
DIN 00725110: Nifedipine Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240400081; group id 288; item number 0618; lccId None; manufacturer id AAP Source form: Cap; strength: 5mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.3679; ministry $0.3679 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00725110 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=9938
Interchangeable products
Adalat · DIN 02155869 · not recorded
Shortage status: avoided shortage; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00725110
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Nifedipine · DIN 00755907 · 10mg · capsule

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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1 brand, same coverage
Nifedipine · DIN 00755907 Manufacturer: A A Pharma Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2011-01-13 · brand NIFEDIPINE · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 10 MG · company Aa pharma inc · schedule Prescription
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Nifedipine: Formulary list price $0.4877/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.4877 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=8376 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00755907)

Source record
DIN 00755907: Nifedipine Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240400049; group id 288; item number 0619; lccId None; manufacturer id AAP Source form: Cap; strength: 10mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.4877; ministry $0.4877 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00755907 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=8376 Therapeutic Notes (formulary) Rapid absorption of liquid nifedipine from pulvules can cause severe hypotension and aggravation of myocardial or cerebral ischemia.
Interchangeable products
Adalat · DIN 02155877 · not recorded
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2023-07-27); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00755907
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Adalat XL · DIN 02155907 · 30mg · extended release tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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1 brand, same coverage
Adalat XL · DIN 02155907 Manufacturer: Bayer Inc., Consumer Care Division; listing date 1996-10-01 Daily cost (source): $0.6171 Health Canada: Marketed since 1995-02-28 · brand ADALAT XL · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 30 MG · company Bayer inc · schedule Prescription
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Adalat XL: Formulary list price $0.6171/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.6171 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=19099 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02155907)

Source record
DIN 02155907: Adalat XL Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240800158; group id 339; item number 0768; lccId None; manufacturer id BAY Source form: ER Tab; strength: 30mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.6171; ministry $0.6171 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02155907 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=19099
Interchangeable products
Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release · DIN 02349167 · $0.6171
Shortage status: avoided shortage; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02155907
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release · DIN 02349167 · 30mg · extended release tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
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Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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1 brand, same coverage
Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release · DIN 02349167 Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC; listing date 2010-07-20 Daily cost (source): $0.6171 Health Canada: Marketed since 2010-04-23 · brand MYLAN-NIFEDIPINE EXTENDED RELEASE · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 30 MG · company Mylan pharmaceuticals ulc · schedule Prescription
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Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release: Formulary list price $0.6171/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.6171 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=83448 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02349167)

Source record
DIN 02349167: Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240800158; group id 339; item number 0768; lccId None; manufacturer id MYL Source form: ER Tab; strength: 30mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.6171; ministry $0.6171 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02349167 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=83448
Interchangeable products
Adalat XL · DIN 02155907 · $0.6171
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-08-05); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02349167
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release · DIN 02321149 · 60mg · extended release tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
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Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release · DIN 02321149 Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC; listing date 2009-03-02 Daily cost (source): $0.9374 Health Canada: Marketed since 2009-12-21 · brand MYLAN-NIFEDIPINE EXTENDED RELEASE · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 60 MG · company Mylan pharmaceuticals ulc · schedule Prescription
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Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release: Formulary list price $0.9374/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.9374 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=80655 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02321149)

Source record
DIN 02321149: Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240800159; group id 339; item number 0769; lccId None; manufacturer id MYL Source form: ER Tab; strength: 60mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.9374; ministry $0.9374 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02321149 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=80655
Interchangeable products
Adalat XL · DIN 02155990 · not recorded
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-08-05); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02321149
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Adalat · DIN 02155869 · 5mg · capsule

Listed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2005-07-27 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusListed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
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.
1 brand, same coverage
Adalat · DIN 02155869 Manufacturer: Bayer Inc., Health Care Division; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 · brand ADALAT · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 5 MG · company Bayer inc · schedule Prescription
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Adalat: Formulary list price not recorded/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

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=44052 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02155869)

Source record
DIN 02155869: Adalat Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, notABenefit=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240400081; group id 288; item number 0618; lccId None; manufacturer id BAH Source form: Cap; strength: 5mg Recorded listing: Listed, not a benefit; ODB pays only for the benefit products in this interchangeable category; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): not recorded; ministry not recorded Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02155869 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=44052
Interchangeable products
Nifedipine · DIN 00725110 · $0.3679
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02155869
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.

Adalat · DIN 02155877 · 10mg · capsule

Listed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2005-07-27 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusListed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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1 brand, same coverage
Adalat · DIN 02155877 Manufacturer: Bayer Inc., Health Care Division; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 · brand ADALAT - CAP 10MG · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 10 MG · company Bayer inc · schedule Prescription
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Adalat: Formulary list price not recorded/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

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=19787 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02155877)

Source record
DIN 02155877: Adalat Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, notABenefit=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240400049; group id 288; item number 0619; lccId None; manufacturer id BAH Source form: Cap; strength: 10mg Recorded listing: Listed, not a benefit; ODB pays only for the benefit products in this interchangeable category; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): not recorded; ministry not recorded Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02155877 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=19787 Therapeutic Notes (formulary) Rapid absorption of liquid nifedipine from pulvules can cause severe hypotension and aggravation of myocardial or cerebral ischemia.
Interchangeable products
Nifedipine · DIN 00755907 · $0.4877
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02155877
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2005-07-27 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.

Adalat XL · DIN 02155990 · 60mg · extended release tablet

Listed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2020-12-09 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2020-12-09 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusListed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2020-12-09 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2020-12-09 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
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.
1 brand, same coverage
Adalat XL · DIN 02155990 Manufacturer: Bayer Inc., Consumer Care Division; listing date 1996-10-01 Daily cost (source): $0.9374 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2020-12-09 · brand ADALAT XL · ATC C08CA05 NIFEDIPINE · form Tablet (extended-release) · route Oral · ingredients NIFEDIPINE 60 MG · company Bayer inc · schedule Prescription
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Adalat XL: Formulary list price not recorded/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

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=19098 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02155990)

Source record
DIN 02155990: Adalat XL Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, notABenefit=Y, sec3=Y Item: 240800159; group id 339; item number 0769; lccId None; manufacturer id BAY Source form: ER Tab; strength: 60mg Recorded listing: Listed, not a benefit; ODB pays only for the benefit products in this interchangeable category; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): not recorded; ministry not recorded Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02155990 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=19098
Interchangeable products
Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release · DIN 02321149 · $0.9374
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2020-12-09); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02155990
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2020-12-09 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary classes and how they are covered

Other drugs in the same formulary class (24:04 Cardiac Drugs) and how they are covered

Matched class: 24:04 Cardiac Drugs

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: ATENOLOL, DIGOXIN, PROPAFENONE HCL Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ACEBUTOLOL HCL, AMIODARONE HCL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, DILTIAZEM HCL, DISOPYRAMIDE, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, MEXILETINE HCL, NADOLOL, PROPRANOLOL, SOTALOL HCL, TIMOLOL MALEATE, VERAPAMIL HCL 24:00 CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS

RANOLAZINE

· 2 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 500mg · ER Tab Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 24:00 24:04 Cardiac Drugs

AMLODIPINE

· 56 products · Limited Use, codes 645, 706 (1), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (11), General benefit (44) · strengths: 1mg/mL, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg · Oral Sol, Tab

ACEBUTOLOL HCL

· 9 products · Listed, not a benefit (3), General benefit (6) · strengths: 100mg, 200mg, 400mg · Tab

AMIODARONE HCL

· 9 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (8) · strengths: 200mg · Tab

ATENOLOL

· 26 products · General benefit · strengths: 50mg, 100mg · Tab

BISOPROLOL FUMARATE

· 20 products · General benefit (18), Listed, not a benefit (2) · strengths: 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg · Tab

DIGOXIN

· 7 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.05mg/mL, 0.0625mg, 0.125mg · O/L, Tab

DILTIAZEM HCL

· 93 products · General benefit (91), Listed, not a benefit (2) · strengths: 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, 30mg, 60mg · ER Tab, LA Cap, SR Cap, Tab

DISOPYRAMIDE

· 3 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (1), Temporary benefit (1) · strengths: 100mg · Cap

FLECAINIDE ACETATE

· 14 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (12) · strengths: 50mg, 100mg · Tab

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

· 28 products · Listed, not a benefit (6), General benefit (22) · strengths: 100mg, 200mg, 50mg · LA Tab, Tab

MEXILETINE HCL

· 6 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (4) · strengths: 100mg, 200mg · Cap Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 24:04 and 9 more
Full class listing Related classes: 24:06 Antilipemic Drugs, 24:08 Hypotensive Drugs (For Diuretics See 40:28), 24:12 Vasodilating Drugs, 24:32 Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone Inhibitors

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, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, 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, PINDOLOL, PRAZOSIN HCL, QUINAPRIL, QUINAPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, RAMIPRIL, RAMIPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, TERAZOSIN HCL, TRANDOLAPRIL, VALSARTAN, VERAPAMIL HCL 24:08 Hypotensive Drugs (For Diuretics See 40:28)

FELODIPINE

· 12 products · General benefit (10), Listed, not a benefit (2) · strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg · ER Tab, SR 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

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

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

CILAZAPRIL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 2 products · General benefit · strengths: 5mg/12.5mg · Tab

CLONIDINE HCL

· 17 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (7), Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (8) · strengths: 0.025mg, 0.1mg, 0.2mg · Tab

DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE

· 12 products · Listed, not a benefit (3), General benefit (9) · strengths: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg · Tab

ENALAPRIL MALEATE

· 52 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (51) · strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg · Tab

FOSINOPRIL SODIUM

· 12 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (10) · strengths: 10mg, 20mg · 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.
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: angina resulting from coronary artery spasm
From Health Canada product monographs; label wording only, not a treatment recommendation. Matching is lexical and uses one held product label per generic; formulations and qualifying criteria may differ. No displayed matched alternative is a general benefit. VERAPAMIL HCL · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (8), General benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada (1), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (3) • Angina resulting from coronary artery spasm. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082059.PDF; date JUN 30, 1989; DIN 00782483; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 INDICATIONS NIFEDIPINE (nifedipine capsules) is indicated for: • Management of angina resulting from coronary artery spasm. • Management of chronic stable angina (effort-associated angina) without evidence of vasospasm in patients who remain symptomatic despite adequate doses of beta blockers and/or organic nitrates or who cannot tolerate those agents. NIFEDIPINE may be used in combination with beta blocking drugs in patients with chronic stable angina, but available information is not sufficient to predict with confidence the effects of concurrent treatment, especially in patients with compromised left ventricular function or cardiac conduction abnormalities. When introducing such concomitant therapy care must be taken to monitor blood pressure closely, since severe hypotension can occur from the combined effects of the drugs (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Cardiovascular). 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): Evidence from clinical studies and experience suggests that… https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00073685.PDF PM date: JUN 16, 2010 Source product: NIFEDIPINE; DIN 00725110; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Other review policies

For Adalat, Adalat XL: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.

For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy

Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026

For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)

Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026