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No shortage on file

PAROXETINE

ALTAMED PHARMA

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of PAROXETINE in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of PAROXETINE 20MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

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Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

BIO-PAROXETINE

BIOMED PHARMA

20MG · DIN 02444917

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-PAROXETINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

20MG · DIN 02411954

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NRA-PAROXETINE

NORA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02479761

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-PAROXETINE

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02383284

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAROXETINE

SANIS HEALTH INC

20MG · DIN 02282852

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

M-PAROXETINE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02467402

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02477831

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

PAROXETINE (PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE HEMIHYDRATE)

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.