TARO-LANSOPRAZOLE
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
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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 TARO-LANSOPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-LANSOPRAZOLE 15MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 22, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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.
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LANSOPRAZOLE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
APO-LANSOPRAZOLE
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PRO-LANSOPRAZOLE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02402610
Strength
15MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LANSOPRAZOLE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-11-22
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Past Reports for This Drug
TARO-LANSOPRAZOLE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 02365650
10MG · DIN 02313707
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
250MG · DIN 02293579
500MG · DIN 02293536
125MG · DIN 02390442
250MG · DIN 02390450
75MG · DIN 02379813