Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 17, 2026
Some Pantoprazole products are in shortage in Canada (7 of 35 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 Oct 27, 2026.
A proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid in conditions such as acid reflux and ulcers.
Products affected
7 / 35
In shortage since
Jan 1, 2020
Est. full return
Oct 27, 2026
Reports on file
137
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).
DIN 02267233 · ended Jun 12, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SPC-PANTOPRAZOLE
40MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02305046 · ended Mar 24, 2026 · 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 7 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC, SANIS HEALTH INC, JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; demand increase for the drug; disco of the pack size. alternate pack size available. 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
Jul 17, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jun 30, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 29, 2026 → Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 2026. 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.