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Active Shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

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 ESOMEPRAZOLE in Canada?

Yes. ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 19, 2026).

Why is ESOMEPRAZOLE not available?

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

When will ESOMEPRAZOLE be available again?

The estimated resolution date (October 9, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 4 same form & route
Affected strength40MG
Report last updated2026-10-19
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

NEXIUM - 40MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02244522

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NEXIUM - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02244521

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02300524

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02394839

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM 24HR

HALEON CANADA ULC

20MG · DIN 02444712

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ESOMEPRAZOLE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

20MG · DIN 02557673

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

02431173

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESOMEPRAZOLE

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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