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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC

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 there a shortage of PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC in Canada?

Yes. PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 6, 2023).

Why is PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC not available?

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

When will PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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 strength20MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

RABEPRAZOLE EC

MELIAPHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02320622

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-RABEPRAZOLE

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02298082

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-RABEPRAZOLE EC

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02320460

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ABBOTT-RABEPRAZOLE

BGP PHARMA ULC

20MG · DIN 02422646

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-RABEPRAZOLE EC

NT PHARMA CANADA LTD

20MG · DIN 02346001

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PARIET, ENTERIC-COATED TABLET 10MG

JANSSEN INC

10MG · DIN 02243796

Different 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

02310813

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.