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Permanently Discontinued

PANTOPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 PANTOPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PANTOPRAZOLE 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PANTOPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Report last updated2017-06-07
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PMS-PANTOPRAZOLE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02307871

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PANTOPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

40MG · DIN 02428180

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-PANTOPRAZOLE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02417448

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-PANTOPRAZOLE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02416565

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-PANTOPRAZOLE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

40MG · DIN 02357054

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SPC-PANTOPRAZOLE

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02305046

Same 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

02385759

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PANTOPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-06-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

PANTOPRAZOLE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.