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Resolved

TECTA

TAKEDA 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 there a shortage of TECTA in Canada?

Yes. TECTA 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2026).

Why is TECTA not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will TECTA be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 18, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength40MG

Report last updated2026-06-24

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

Recently found in stock

✓ 2 days ago
✓ 4 days agoL4J
✓ 6 days agoV1W
✓ 7 days agoL9WShoppers Drug Mart
✓ 11 days ago

3 of 5 recent reports found it in stock (BC, 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

02267233

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PANTOPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-24

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TECTA has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-10-27

Active Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

2026-10-06

Resolved

Demand increase for the drug.

Other Products from TAKEDA CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

30MG · DIN 02242573

45MG · DIN 02242574

15MG · DIN 02242572

30MG · DIN 02248813

20MG · DIN 02248811

5MG · DIN 02248808