CITALOPRAM
SANIS HEALTH 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 CITALOPRAM in Canada?
A shortage of CITALOPRAM 20MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 22, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is CITALOPRAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will CITALOPRAM be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is February 12, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
PMS-CITALOPRAM
PHARMASCIENCE INC
CELEXA 20 MG
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
RIVA-CITALOPRAM
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
MYLAN-ESCITALOPRAM
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
ESCITALOPRAM
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
AG-CITALOPRAM
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
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
02353660
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
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
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02286262
100MG · DIN 02286246
200MG · DIN 02286254
400MG · DIN 02286564
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
0.50MG · DIN 02349205
200MG · DIN 02364336
5MG · DIN 02331284
10MG · DIN 02331292