NAT-CITALOPRAM
NATCO PHARMA (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 NAT-CITALOPRAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NAT-CITALOPRAM 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 23, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NAT-CITALOPRAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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 40 MG
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
PRIVA-CITALOPRAM
PHARMAPAR INC
PMS-CITALOPRAM
PHARMASCIENCE INC
RATIO-CITALOPRAM
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
RAN-CITALOPRAM
RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
ACT CITALOPRAM
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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
02409038
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
CITALOPRAM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-03-23
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
250MG · DIN 02494132
1MG · DIN 02417855
5MG · DIN 02492822
2.5MG · DIN 02492814
100MG · DIN 02496895
25MG · DIN 02496887
125MG · DIN 02467992
62.5MG · DIN 02467984
10MG · DIN 02496461
20MG · DIN 02496488
20MG · DIN 02409011
5MG · DIN 02439557