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Anticipated Shortage

COTAZYM ECS 8

ORGANON CANADA INC.

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of COTAZYM ECS 8 in Canada?

A shortage of COTAZYM ECS 8 10800UNIT 45000UNIT 42000UNIT is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 8, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is COTAZYM ECS 8 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will COTAZYM ECS 8 be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is February 28, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Expected resolution~5 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength10800UNIT 45000UNIT 42000UNIT
Last updated2026-06-08

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

00502790

Strength

10800UNIT 45000UNIT 42000UNIT

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LIPASE PROTEASE AMYLASE

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History