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LOSEC 10 MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA 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 LOSEC 10 MG discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LOSEC 10 MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 20, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LOSEC 10 MG not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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.
Other Products
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NEXIUM - 40MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR
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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
02230737
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
OMEPRAZOLE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-11-18
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Past Reports for This Drug
LOSEC 10 MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02236606
1MG · DIN 02224135
DIN 02518058
0.5MG · DIN 00786616
60MG · DIN 02455005
90MG · DIN 02368544
2MG · DIN 02448610
10MCG · DIN 02361817
5MCG · DIN 02361809
100MG · DIN 02535696
50MG · DIN 02184478
10MG · DIN 02247162