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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.

Guide

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Shortage in Canada: Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole

Why a shortage of one PPI brand rarely means the whole class is unavailable, when a pharmacist can swap manufacturers, and when it needs your prescriber.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products

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

Q-OMEPRAZOLE

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02372274

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-OMEPRAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02422220

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-OMEPRAZOLE

AVANSTRA INC

20MG · DIN 02364352

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OMEP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02438968

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-OMEPRAZOLE

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 02403617

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HEARTBURN CONTROL

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02435683

Same strengthSame 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.