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No shortage on file

LOSEC

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of LOSEC in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of LOSEC 20MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

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Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

OMEPRAZOLE-20

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02411857

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OMEPRAZOLE

SANIS HEALTH INC

20MG · DIN 02348691

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM 24HR

HALEON CANADA ULC

20MG · DIN 02444712

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LOSEC MUPS

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

20MG · DIN 02242462

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02244521

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02394839

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

00846503

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

Capsule (Delayed-Release)

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

OMEPRAZOLE

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.