LOSEC
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
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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 discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LOSEC 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 19, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LOSEC 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.
Closest Matches
ESOMEPRAZOLE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
RATIO-OMEPRAZOLE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NOVO-OMEPRAZOLE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NEXIUM - 20MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
Other Products
LOSEC
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
OMEP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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
02190915
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
OMEPRAZOLE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-11-19
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MG · DIN 02221861
8MG · DIN 02239091
16MG · DIN 02239092
4MG · DIN 02239090
32MG · DIN 02311658
DIN 02332922
DIN 02244021
DIN 02332957
500MG · DIN 02162695
50MG · DIN 00029149
500MG · DIN 00465283
5MG · DIN 01911481