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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.
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
02460920
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ESOMEPRAZOLE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-08-06
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
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