Sandoz Canada launches PrSandoz® Sacubitril-Valsartan, expanding access to heart failure treatments
- PrSandoz® Sacubitril-Valsartan is generic indicated for treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), which currently affects approximately 375,000 Canadians1
- As reference medicines are among the most expensive treatments, the arrival of an affordable treatment will help reduce overall healthcare costs
SAINT-HUBERT, QC, Oct. 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Sandoz Canada, a leader in affordable medicines, today announced the launch of PrSandoz® Sacubitril-Valsartan, a high-quality affordable alternative to the reference medicine PrEntresto, approved for all its indications. This launch marks another important step in line with Sandoz Purpose of pioneering access for patients by expanding its portfolio of cardiovascular therapies for Canadian patients.
PrSandoz® Sacubitril-Valsartan is indicated for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in patients with NYHA Class II or III, to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalisation.
The product is available in the following strengths and formats:
- 24 mg/26 mg tablets (blisters of 30)
- 49 mg/51 mg tablets (blisters of 60)
- 97 mg/103 mg tablets (blisters of 60)
Heart failure affects more than 750,000 Canadians, with nearly 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year 2. It is the second leading cause of hospitalization among Canadians over 65, with direct costs estimated at more than CAD 2.8 billion annually3. Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction represents nearly half of all cases4.
Clinical data shows that sacubitril-valsartan significantly improves patient outcomes compared to standard therapy, with a 25% to 30% reduction in hospitalization rates5.
With more than 100,000 Canadians currently treated with the reference product, the introduction of a high-quality generic alternative is expected to deliver substantial savings. Indeed, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), annual spending on this therapy exceeds CAD 100 million nationwide6, making it one of the costliest medicines for public drug plans.
"Considering the significant number of Canadians affected by heart failure, we are proud to expand our generic portfolio with the launch of PrSandoz® Sacubitril-Valsartan," said Michel Robidoux, President and General Manager, Sandoz Canada. "This launch reinforces our Purpose of pioneering access for patients, delivering a cost-effective treatment option that will generate savings, while helping patients better manage their cardiovascular health."
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1 Huitema, A. A., et al. (2020). Optimal Usage of Sacubitril/Valsartan for the Treatment of Heart Failure: The Importance of Optimizing Heart Failure Care in Canada. CJC Open, 2(5). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7499363/
2 Lindsay, P. et al. (2022). The State of Heart Failure Services in Canada: Finding of the Heart & Stroke National Heart Failure Resources and Services Inventory. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 38 (10). https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(22)00687-0/fulltext
3 Cook, C. et al. (2014). The annual global economic burden of heart failure. International Journal of Cardiology, 171(3). https://www.internationaljournalofcardiology.com/article/S0167-5273(13)02238-9/abstract
4 Huitema, A. A., et al. (2020). Optimal Usage of Sacubitril/Valsartan for the Treatment of Heart Failure: The Importance of Optimizing Heart Failure Care in Canada. CJC Open, 2(5). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7499363/
5David A. Morrow (2024). Sacubitril/Valsartan in Patients Hospitalized With Decompensated Heart Failure. JACC Journals. Volume 83, Number 12. https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.01.027
6 Canadian Institute for Health Information (November 7, 2024). National health expenditure trends 2024 – Snapshot. https://www.cihi.ca/en/national-health-expenditure-trends-2024-snapshot
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