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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-PANTOPRAZOLE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-PANTOPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-PANTOPRAZOLE 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 17, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-PANTOPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Guide

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Why a shortage of one PPI brand rarely means the whole class is unavailable, when a pharmacist can swap manufacturers, and when it needs your prescriber.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2020-06-17

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.

Other Products

PANTO-BYK

NYCOMED GMBH

40MG · DIN 02224151

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

VAN-PANTOPRAZOLE

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02428164

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PANTOLOC

TAKEDA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02229453

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DOM-PANTOPRAZOLE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

40MG · DIN 02310007

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

AURO-PANTOPRAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

40MG · DIN 02415208

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

AVA-PANTOPRAZOLE

AVANSTRA INC

40MG · DIN 02363429

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02291665

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

PANTOPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-06-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons