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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 October 28, 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 January 8, 2027. 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~2 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength10MG
Report last updated2026-10-28
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

CIPRALEX -10MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02263238

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-ESCITALOPRAM

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02407418

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-ESCITALOPRAM

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

10MG · DIN 02434652

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-ESCITALOPRAM

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02423480

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SPC-ESCITALOPRAM

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02385481

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MYLAN-ESCITALOPRAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02309475

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

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