Permanently Discontinued

PRO-RABEPRAZOLE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 PRO-RABEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-RABEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 11, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-RABEPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products

Affected strength20MG

Report last updated2023-07-11

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

PARIET, ENTERIC-COATED TABLET 20MG

JANSSEN INC

20MG · DIN 02243797

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RABEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02385457

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02314177

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.

DIN

02315203

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-07-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ACEBUTOLOL - 400

400MG · DIN 02164426

ACEBUTOLOL-100

100MG · DIN 02164396

ACEBUTOLOL-200

200MG · DIN 02164418

ACETAMINOPHENE 325TAB

325MG · DIN 00382752

ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB

500MG · DIN 00386626

ALENDRONATE-70

70MG · DIN 02303078