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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-RABEPRAZOLE EC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-RABEPRAZOLE EC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-RABEPRAZOLE EC 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 10, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-RABEPRAZOLE EC not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength10MG
Report last updated2020-07-10
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.

Other Products

SANDOZ RABEPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02314177

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PARIET, ENTERIC-COATED TABLET 20MG

JANSSEN INC

20MG · DIN 02243797

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RABEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02385457

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02296632

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons