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Active Shortage

COTAZYM ECS 20

ORGANON 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 COTAZYM ECS 20 in Canada?

Yes. COTAZYM ECS 20 25000UNIT 100000UNIT 100000UNIT has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 9, 2026).

Why is COTAZYM ECS 20 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will COTAZYM ECS 20 be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is May 31, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Expected resolution~7 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength25000UNIT 100000UNIT 100000UNIT
Report last updated2026-10-09
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

2027-05-31

~7 months remaining (estimate)

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

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

Recently found in stock

  • ✓ 2 days agoE5P
  • ✓ 10 days agoT8AShoppers Drug Mart

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00821373

Strength

25000UNIT 100000UNIT 100000UNIT

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LIPASE PROTEASE AMYLASE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-09

Reason for Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.