ESCITALOPRAM
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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 ESCITALOPRAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ESCITALOPRAM 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ESCITALOPRAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02303965
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ESCITALOPRAM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-10-27
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02025337
DIN 02028174
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
10MG · DIN 02399377