BIO-CITALOPRAM
BIOMED PHARMA
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 BIO-CITALOPRAM in Canada?
Yes. BIO-CITALOPRAM 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 21, 2019).
Why is BIO-CITALOPRAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.
When will BIO-CITALOPRAM be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as 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
ESCITALOPRAM
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
M-ESCITALOPRAM
MANTRA PHARMA INC
NOVO-CITALOPRAM
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
Other Products
CELEXA 40 MG
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
ACT CITALOPRAM
SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
PHL-CITALOPRAM
PHARMEL INC
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
02448491
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
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Demand increase for the drug.
Other Products from BIOMED PHARMA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
25MG · DIN 02247167
50MG · DIN 02247168
10MG · DIN 02247166
5MG · DIN 02392135
2.5MG · DIN 02392127
10MG · DIN 02392143
1MG · DIN 02392488
5MG · DIN 02527987
2.5MG · DIN 02527979
100MG · DIN 02392186
50MG · DIN 02392178
25MG · DIN 02392194