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Shortage Avoided

AURO-ESCITALOPRAM

AURO 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 AURO-ESCITALOPRAM in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for AURO-ESCITALOPRAM 20MG is marked resolved (last updated August 6, 2021).

Guide

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Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2021-08-06

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02397374

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESCITALOPRAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-08-06

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.