Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 12, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2021-05-12
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 - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02244521

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02394839

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ESOMEPRAZOLE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

20MG · DIN 02557673

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-ESOMEPRAZOLE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02520109

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NEXIUM 24HR

HALEON CANADA ULC

20MG · DIN 02444712

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM - 40MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02244522

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02460920

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESOMEPRAZOLE

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Shortage History