Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Citalopram products are in shortage in Canada (10 of 43 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Sep 30, 2026.
An antidepressant (SSRI) used to treat depression.
Products affected
10 / 43
In shortage since
Jun 15, 2017
Est. full return
Sep 30, 2026
Reports on file
139
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TEVA-CITALOPRAM
40MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02293226 · since Feb 4, 2026, est. end Jul 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NRA-CITALOPRAM
20MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02477645 · since Sep 1, 2025, est. end Sep 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NRA-CITALOPRAM
10MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02477637 · since Sep 1, 2025, est. end Sep 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CITALOPRAM
40MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02246057 · since Apr 14, 2026, est. end Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
SEPTA-CITALOPRAM
20MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02355272 · since May 21, 2020, no end estimate · Supply issues
Active shortage
SEPTA-CITALOPRAM
40MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02355280 · since May 21, 2020, no end estimate · SUPPLY ISSUES
Active shortage
BIO-CITALOPRAM
40MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02448513 · since Mar 20, 2019, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
BIO-CITALOPRAM
10MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02448475 · since Aug 29, 2018, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
BIO-CITALOPRAM
20MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02448491 · since ?, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
BIO-CITALOPRAM
20MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02448491 · since Jul 9, 2019, no end estimate · Demand increase for the drug.
Active shortage
SEPTA-CITALOPRAM
10MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02431629 · since Jun 15, 2017, no end estimate
Anticipated
NRA-CITALOPRAM
40MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02477653 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Citalopram is currently affected by 10 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, NORA PHARMA INC, APOTEX INC, SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC and 1 others.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; supply issues; supply issues; delay in shipping of the drug; demand increase for the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Citalopram is classified under “ANTIDEPRESSANTS” (ATC N06AB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Citalopram used for?
An antidepressant (SSRI) used to treat depression.
When will Citalopram be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Sep 30, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Citalopram in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.