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Resolved

SANDOZ PANTOPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ PANTOPRAZOLE in Canada?

Yes. SANDOZ PANTOPRAZOLE 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 2, 2026).

Why is SANDOZ PANTOPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will SANDOZ PANTOPRAZOLE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 11, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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StatusResolved
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2026-07-07
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

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DIN

02301075

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PANTOPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-07-07

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

SANDOZ PANTOPRAZOLE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.