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Active Shortage

SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE

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 RABEPRAZOLE in Canada?

Yes. SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2026).

Why is SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE not available?

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

When will SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 4, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Expected resolution~22 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2026-10-27
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

RABEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02385457

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02314177

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-12-04

~22 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

Recently found in stock

  • ✓ 2 days agoN0MRexall
  • ✓ 3 days agoRexall
  • ✓ 6 days agoM2K
  • ✓ 8 days agoL7E
  • ✓ 8 days ago

3 of 3 recent reports found it in stock (ON)

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02314185

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.