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Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Dexlansoprazole has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn and acid reflux.

Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
7

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
DEXILANT
60MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02354969 · ended Jan 10, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-DEXLANSOPRAZOLE
60MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02529025 · ended Dec 5, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-DEXLANSOPRAZOLE
30MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02528991 · ended Dec 5, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
DEXILANT
30MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02354950 · ended May 16, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DEXILANT
60MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02354969 · ended Feb 25, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXILANT
30MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02354950 · ended Sep 14, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
DEXILANT
60MG · CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02354969 · ended Aug 17, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dexlansoprazole. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Dexlansoprazole is classified under “DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)” (ATC A02BC).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Dexlansoprazole used for?

A proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn and acid reflux.

When will Dexlansoprazole be back in stock in Canada?

Dexlansoprazole has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Dexlansoprazole in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.