SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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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 SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 12, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
ESOMEPRAZOLE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
NEXIUM - 20MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
Other Products
NEXIUM 24HR
HALEON CANADA ULC
NEXIUM - 40MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
MYLAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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
02460920
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ESOMEPRAZOLE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-05-12
Reason for Shortage
Manufacturing issues
Past Reports for This Drug
SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495910
DIN 02495937
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759