SANDOZ OMEPRAZOLE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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 SANDOZ OMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ OMEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 4, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SANDOZ OMEPRAZOLE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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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.
Other Products
LOSEC
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
LOSEC MUPS
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
NEXIUM - 20MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
OMEPRAZOLE-20
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
ESOMEPRAZOLE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
OMEPRAZOLE
SANIS HEALTH INC
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02296446
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Manufacturing issues
Business reasons
Other Products from SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495937
DIN 02495910
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759