NAT-OMEPRAZOLE DR
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-OMEPRAZOLE DR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NAT-OMEPRAZOLE DR 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 6, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NAT-OMEPRAZOLE DR 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
LOSEC MUPS
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
NEXIUM - 20MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
ESOMEPRAZOLE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
RIVA-ESOMEPRAZOLE
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Products
LOSEC
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
OMEPRAZOLE-20
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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
02439549
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
OMEPRAZOLE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-12-06
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
NAT-OMEPRAZOLE DR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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
62.5MG · DIN 02467984
125MG · DIN 02467992
20MG · DIN 02496488
10MG · DIN 02496461
40MG · DIN 02409038
20MG · DIN 02409011