ACH-ESCITALOPRAM
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
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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 ACH-ESCITALOPRAM in Canada?
Yes. ACH-ESCITALOPRAM 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 16, 2026).
Why is ACH-ESCITALOPRAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.
When will ACH-ESCITALOPRAM be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 26, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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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
MAR-ESCITALOPRAM
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MINT-ESCITALOPRAM
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CIPRALEX -20MG
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
TEVA-ESCITALOPRAM
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
SANDOZ ESCITALOPRAM
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SPC-ESCITALOPRAM
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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.
Estimated Resolution
2026-10-26
~8 days remaining (estimate)
This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.
DIN
02434660
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ESCITALOPRAM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-10-16
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ACH-ESCITALOPRAM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02381494
5MG · DIN 02381478
10MG · DIN 02381486
5MG · DIN 02419564
10MG · DIN 02419572
2.5MG · DIN 02419556
1MG · DIN 02351218
2.5MG · DIN 02487713
5MG · DIN 02487721
20MG · DIN 02457768
10MG · DIN 02457741
80MG · DIN 02457784