Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Some Pantoprazole products are in shortage in Canada (11 of 36 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 Feb 9, 2027.
A proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid in conditions such as acid reflux and ulcers.
Products affected
11 / 36
In shortage since
Jan 1, 2020
Est. full return
Feb 9, 2027
Reports on file
146
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
APO-PANTOPRAZOLE
40MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02292920 · since Nov 3, 2026, est. end Dec 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-PANTOPRAZOLE
40MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02292920 · since Sep 22, 2026, est. end Dec 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02285487 · since Nov 8, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Pantoprazole is currently affected by 11 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED, TAKEDA CANADA INC, MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC and 4 others.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture 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.
Pantoprazole is classified under “DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)” (ATC A02BC).
Recent changes
Nov 5, 2026
New report filed
Nov 5, 2026
Estimated end date moved earlier : Jan 22, 2027 → Dec 4, 2026
Nov 2, 2026
New report filed
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 27, 2026
Status changed
Oct 26, 2026
Estimated end date moved earlier : Jan 11, 2027 → Dec 18, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jan 12, 2027 → Feb 9, 2027
Oct 16, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jan 15, 2027 → Jan 22, 2027
Oct 15, 2026
New report filed
Oct 9, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 9, 2026 → Jan 15, 2027
Oct 8, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 9, 2026 → Jan 8, 2027
Oct 6, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 6, 2026
Estimated end date moved earlier : Sep 29, 2026 → Sep 28, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 29, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 25, 2026
New report filed
Sep 21, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 31, 2026 → Feb 1, 2027
Sep 21, 2026
Status changed
Sep 21, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 18, 2026 → Sep 25, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 25, 2026 → Oct 9, 2026
Common questions
What is Pantoprazole used for?
A proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid in conditions such as acid reflux and ulcers.
When will Pantoprazole be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Feb 9, 2027. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Pantoprazole 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.