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PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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.
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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
TARO-RABEPRAZOLE
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DOM-RABEPRAZOLE EC
DOMINION PHARMACAL
Other Products
ABBOTT-RABEPRAZOLE
BGP PHARMA ULC
NTP-RABEPRAZOLE EC
NT PHARMA CANADA LTD
PARIET, ENTERIC-COATED TABLET 10MG
JANSSEN INC
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.
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393