BIO-CITALOPRAM
BIOMED PHARMA
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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 BIO-CITALOPRAM in Canada?
Yes. BIO-CITALOPRAM 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 11, 2019).
Why is BIO-CITALOPRAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.
When will BIO-CITALOPRAM be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
ESCITALOPRAM
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
M-ESCITALOPRAM
MANTRA PHARMA INC
NOVO-CITALOPRAM
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
CITALOPRAM
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Products
CELEXA 40 MG
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
RIVA-ESCITALOPRAM
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
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.
DIN
02448491
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
CITALOPRAM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-07-11
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
BIO-CITALOPRAM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from BIOMED PHARMA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
25MG · DIN 02247167
50MG · DIN 02247168
10MG · DIN 02247166
5MG · DIN 02392135
2.5MG · DIN 02392127
10MG · DIN 02392143
1MG · DIN 02392488
5MG · DIN 02527987
2.5MG · DIN 02527979
100MG · DIN 02392186
50MG · DIN 02392178
25MG · DIN 02392194