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Shortage Avoided

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 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.

Guide

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StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2018-10-03

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02310805

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-03

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-RABEPRAZOLE EC has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.