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Permanently Discontinued

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 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 12, 2022).

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2018-02-06

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

SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02314177

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PARIET, ENTERIC-COATED TABLET 20MG

JANSSEN INC

20MG · DIN 02243797

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RABEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02385457

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

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DIN

02310805

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-02-06

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2022-12-12

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2018-10-03

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2018-02-06

Permanently Discontinued

Other (Please describe in comments)

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.

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