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Active Shortage

PAXIL TAB 20MG

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 PAXIL TAB 20MG in Canada?

Yes. PAXIL TAB 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 23, 2026).

Why is PAXIL TAB 20MG not available?

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

When will PAXIL TAB 20MG be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 18, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~3 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2026-06-23

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

PRO-PAROXETINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02248914

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAROXETINE

MELIAPHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02248451

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PAROXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02254751

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-PAROXETINE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02467410

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-PAROXETINE

APOTEX INC

30MG · DIN 02240909

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-PAROXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

30MG · DIN 02248449

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-12-18

~3 months remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

01940481

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PAROXETINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-23

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.