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Anticipated Shortage

APTIOM

SUMITOMO PHARMA CANADA, 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 APTIOM in Canada?

A shortage of APTIOM 200MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 30, 2026), but it has not started yet.

When will APTIOM be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file2 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2026-06-30

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

APO-ESLICARBAZEPINE

APOTEX INC

200MG · DIN 02537931

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

AURO-ESLICARBAZEPINE

AURO PHARMA INC

400MG · DIN 02527448

Different 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

02426862

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESLICARBAZEPINE ACETATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-30

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Past Reports for This Drug

APTIOM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Other Products from SUMITOMO PHARMA CANADA, INC.

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.