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Permanently Discontinued

MINT-CITALOPRAM

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MINT-CITALOPRAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINT-CITALOPRAM 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 3, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MINT-CITALOPRAM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2023-05-03
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

CELEXA 20 MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02239607

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-CITALOPRAM

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

20MG · DIN 02313405

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-CITALOPRAM

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02257513

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CIPRALEX -20MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02263254

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-ESCITALOPRAM

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

20MG · DIN 02407434

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-CITALOPRAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02248011

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02429705

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CITALOPRAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-05-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons