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Anticipated Shortage

NRA-CITALOPRAM

NORA PHARMA 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 NRA-CITALOPRAM in Canada?

A shortage of NRA-CITALOPRAM 40MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 8, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is NRA-CITALOPRAM not available?

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

When will NRA-CITALOPRAM be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 1, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~3 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2026-06-08

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

CELEXA 40 MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02239608

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CITALOPRAM

PHARMAPAR INC

40MG · DIN 02440253

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CITALOPRAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02248011

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CITALOPRAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02252120

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-CITALOPRAM

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

40MG · DIN 02268019

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT CITALOPRAM

SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02248051

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

02477653

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CITALOPRAM

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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