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Anticipated Shortage

NRA-CITALOPRAM

NORA PHARMA 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 there a shortage of NRA-CITALOPRAM in Canada?

A shortage of NRA-CITALOPRAM 40MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 8, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is NRA-CITALOPRAM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will NRA-CITALOPRAM be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 1, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~3 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2026-06-08

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

40MG · DIN 02239608

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CITALOPRAM

PHARMAPAR INC

40MG · DIN 02440253

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CITALOPRAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02248011

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CITALOPRAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02252120

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-CITALOPRAM

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

40MG · DIN 02268019

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT CITALOPRAM

SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02248051

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-01

~3 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02477653

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CITALOPRAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-08

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.