PMS-OMEPRAZOLE
PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-OMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-OMEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-OMEPRAZOLE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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
NEXIUM - 20MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
HEARTBURN CONTROL
APOTEX INC
OMEPRAZOLE-20
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
LOSEC MUPS
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
OMEPRAZOLE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02320851
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
Business reasons
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
10MG · DIN 02399377