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Active Shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

SANIS HEALTH 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 ESOMEPRAZOLE in Canada?

Yes. ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 25, 2026).

Why is ESOMEPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ESOMEPRAZOLE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 9, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~11 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2026-03-25

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

NEXIUM - 40MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02244522

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ESOMEPRAZOLE DR

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

40MG · DIN 02384337

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

40MG · DIN 02414406

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ESOMEPRAZOLE DR

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

40MG · DIN 02386224

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02442493

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02244521

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

2026-10-09

~11 days remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02431173

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESOMEPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-03-25

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.