Is Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet in shortage?
Yes. Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 2, 2026.
Why it’s in shortage
- Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
- Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices
- Shortage of an active ingredient
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 5 mg (NDC 62135-484-60)
Maker contact: 845-268-5000 x 510 or Chartwell Customer service at cs@chartwellpharma.com
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 10 mg (NDC 62135-485-90)
Maker contact: 845-268-5000 x 510 or Chartwell Customer service at cs@chartwellpharma.com
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 20 mg (NDC 62135-486-90)
Maker contact: 845-268-5000 x 510 or Chartwell Customer service at cs@chartwellpharma.com
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 40 mg (NDC 62135-487-90)
Maker contact: 845-268-5000 x 510 or Chartwell Customer service at cs@chartwellpharma.com
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 5 mg (NDC 65862-617-90)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-850-2876
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 10 mg (NDC 65862-618-90)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-850-2876
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 40 mg (NDC 65862-620-90)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-850-2876
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 40 mg (NDC 68180-554-09)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 866-587-4617
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 5 mg (NDC 68180-556-09)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 866-587-4617
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 10 mg (NDC 68180-557-09)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 20 mg (NDC 68180-558-09)
Estimated recovery: TBD
Maker contact: 866-587-4617
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 5 mg (NDC 43547-410-09)
Not available. Long-term backorder for all NDCs. No estimated release date at this time.
Maker contact: 866-931-9829
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 10 mg (NDC 43547-411-09)
Not available. Long-term backorder for all NDCs. No estimated release date at this time.
Maker contact: 866-931-9829
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 20 mg (NDC 43547-412-09)
Not available. Long-term backorder for all NDCs. No estimated release date at this time.
Maker contact: 866-931-9829
- Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 40 mg (NDC 43547-413-09)
Not available. Long-term backorder for all NDCs. No estimated release date at this time.
Maker contact: 866-931-9829
FDA recalls of Quinapril Hydrochloride
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet:
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg (90 pack), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Quinapril Tablets USP, 20 mg (90 pack), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland
- Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. recalls Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 20mg/12.5mg, 90 Tablets bottles Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA,
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Quinapril Tablets USP 5 mg, 90 count bottles, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD --- NDC 68180-556-09
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Quinapril Tablets USP, 5 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Quinapril Tablets USP, 10 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD
Other forms on FDA’s list
Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet shortage questions
Is Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet in shortage?
Yes. Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Oct 2, 2026.
Why is there a Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet shortage?
FDA records the reason as: Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug; Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices; Shortage of an active ingredient.
What should I do if I can’t get Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.
