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Active Shortage

APO-LANSOPRAZOLE

APOTEX 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 APO-LANSOPRAZOLE in Canada?

Yes. APO-LANSOPRAZOLE 15MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated January 29, 2026).

Why is APO-LANSOPRAZOLE not available?

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

When will APO-LANSOPRAZOLE be available again?

The estimated resolution date (January 30, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength15MG
Last updated2026-01-29

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.

Other Products

PREVACID

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA INC

15MG · DIN 02165503

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ LANSOPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

15MG · DIN 02385643

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LANSOPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

15MG · DIN 02385767

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PREVACID FASTAB

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA INC

15MG · DIN 02249464

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Q-LANSOPRAZOLE

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

15MG · DIN 02369001

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-LANSOPRAZOLE

AVANSTRA INC

30MG · DIN 02367823

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

2026-01-30

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02293811

Strength

15MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LANSOPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-01-29

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-LANSOPRAZOLE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.