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Active Shortage

ESCITALOPRAM

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 ESCITALOPRAM in Canada?

Yes. ESCITALOPRAM 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 23, 2026).

Why is ESCITALOPRAM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ESCITALOPRAM be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~32 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2026-09-23

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

NRA-ESCITALOPRAM

NORA PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02476851

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MINT-ESCITALOPRAM

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

15MG · DIN 02407426

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ESCITALOPRAM

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

5MG · DIN 02428822

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESCITALOPRAM

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02429047

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-ESCITALOPRAM

MANTRA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02467399

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CIPRALEX -5MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02263211

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02430118

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESCITALOPRAM

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History