Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule shortage
Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 10 affected products. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Oct 2, 2026.
Sandoz is permanently stopping its omeprazole delayed-release capsules (10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg). Other manufacturers — including Major Pharmaceuticals and NorthStar Rx — still list the same strengths as available.
Don’t stop or change your therapy on your own — talk with your prescriber about the plan that fits you, and ask your pharmacist what’s actually available (see options).
Do you take this drug? See the ‘What to do’ recommendation from Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD →What’s in shortage — at a glance
These figures count only the manufacturers that reported this shortage to the FDA — not every company that makes Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.
Shortage timeline
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Oct 9, 2025Currently in shortage10 of 10 products affected.
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Oct 9, 2025First reported to the FDA10 products first listed.
Built from FDA posting and update dates. The end date FDA publishes is the posting/update date, not a true resolution date, so durations are approximate.
What exactly is on backorder — by manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sandoz Inc. 📞 800-525-8747 10 NDCS click to expand
| Status | NDC / product | Strength | Availability | Related information | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 10 mg (NDC 0781-2859-01) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 20 mg (NDC 0781-2868-01) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 10 mg (NDC 0781-2859-31) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 40 mg (NDC 0781-2234-10) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 40 mg (NDC 0781-2234-31) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 10 mg (NDC 0781-2859-10) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 40 mg (NDC 0781-2234-01) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 20 mg (NDC 0781-2868-31) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 20 mg (NDC 0781-2868-10) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Omeprazole, Delayed Release Capsule, 20 mg (NDC 0781-2868-92) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule — they do not necessarily cover every manufacturer that makes this drug. A company appears here only if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so other makers may still have stock. That’s the basis for the Where else can I get Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule? options further down this page.
Why is Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule in shortage?
Sandoz has reported to the FDA that they are permanently stopping the manufacturing of their omeprazole delayed-release capsules across all three strengths — the 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg capsules. This is a full discontinuation from Sandoz, meaning they don't plan to bring these products back. No specific reason was shared publicly as to why they made this business decision.
It's worth knowing that this report only covers Sandoz's versions of omeprazole. Other manufacturers may produce their own versions of this medication and are listed separately on the FDA's shortage page.
Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule, summarized in plain English by HelloPharmacist. A drug can be short for more than one reason, and the FDA updates these as manufacturers report changes.
What should I do if I take Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule?
Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsules are currently on the FDA shortage list. I know that can feel unsettling when it's a medicine you count on, so let me walk you through what this report actually says.
All three strengths covered by this record — 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg — are listed with no available source right now. This shortage reflects a single manufacturer, Sandoz Inc., which has reported it is discontinuing production of these capsules. Because the status is "to be discontinued," this supply change from Sandoz may be permanent. That does not mean the medicine is gone from the market — other companies make the very same omeprazole delayed-release capsule, and they are not part of this discontinuation.
Here's what I'd suggest, in order:
- Do not stop, skip, or change your dose on your own.
- Ask your pharmacy to source the same medicine from another maker. The same omeprazole delayed-release capsule is listed from makers such as Major Pharmaceuticals, NorthStar Rx, and others — though it may not be on your local shelf and may need to be ordered.
- If your exact strength can't be found, ask your prescriber or pharmacist about options, such as a different strength to reach your dose or a clinician-chosen alternative.
Manufacturer contact numbers are listed on this page for reference, though your pharmacy usually handles those calls. This is national, manufacturer-reported data and may not match your local pharmacy's actual stock.
- Don’t stop or change the medication on your own — talk to your prescriber first.
- If this is part of an ongoing or essential regimen (for example HIV treatment or prevention, seizure, heart, transplant, diabetes or mental-health medicines), do not skip or ration doses — contact your pharmacist or prescriber right away to arrange continued supply before you run out.
- Ask your pharmacy to check other manufacturers, strengths, package sizes, and nearby stores.
- Ask your prescriber whether a different strength, formulation, or the brand/generic version is appropriate.
Uses, dosing, side effects, prices, and the complete FDA label — written in plain English and pharmacist-reviewed.
Where else can I get Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule?
FDA shortages are manufacturer-reported — a company only shows up on the shortage list if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so not every maker of Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule is necessarily short. Below we pull together the other still-marketed options that are not reported in shortage: the same medicine from manufacturers that haven’t reported a problem, and alternative dosage forms. These may still be out of stock at your pharmacy, and only your prescriber or pharmacist can decide what’s right for you.
Same medicine, other manufacturers (not reported short)
Same active ingredient, dosage form & route as the shortage (matched on the FDB HICL ingredient code), from makers that have not filed a shortage with the FDA:
| Product | Strength | Form / route | Manufacturer | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 10 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | Sandoz Inc | 00781-2785-01 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | Sandoz Inc | 00781-2790-01 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | Major Pharmaceuticals | 00904-6917-61 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | NorthStar Rx LLC | 16714-0123-01 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 10 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | NorthStar Rx LLC | 16714-0630-01 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | NorthStar Rx LLC | 16714-0634-01 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 43063-0743-14 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 43353-0829-60 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | Quality Care Products, LLC | 49999-0265-14 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | A-S Medication Solutions | 50090-1157-00 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | A-S Medication Solutions | 50090-2769-00 |
| Omeprazole | OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg/1 | Capsule, Delayed Release · Oral | AvPAK | 50268-0657-15 |
Alternative dosage forms of Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule
A different form of the same drug (for example a solution when capsules are short). A form change is a clinical decision — ask your prescriber:
Therapeutic equivalents & pricing 30 productsclick to expand
Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected strengths, with the latest NADAC price (a federal retail-acquisition benchmark, not your copay) and an evidence-based availability label. Cheapest first.
| Product | Manufacturer | Package | NADAC $/unit | AB rating | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole 20 mg | NorthStar | 30 capsules | $0.028 | AB | Discontinued |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Apotex | 30 capsules | $0.028 | AB | Discontinued |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | American | 1 capsule | $0.028 | AB | Discontinued |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Sandoz | 100 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Major | 1 capsule | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | NorthStar | 30 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Dr. | 100 capsules | $0.029 | — | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Dr. | 100 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | American | 1 capsule | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Zydus | 100 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Glenmark | 100 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Quallent | 1000 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Quallent | 1000 capsules | $0.029 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Apotex | 30 capsules | $0.034 | AB | Discontinued |
| Omeprazole 20 mg | Lannett | 30 capsules | $0.036 | AB | FDA listed |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | NorthStar | 30 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | NorthStar | 30 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Dr. | 100 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Dr. | 100 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Aurobindo | 100 capsules | $0.077 | — | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Chartwell | 30 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Zydus | 100 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Glenmark | 100 capsules | $0.077 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Sandoz | 100 capsules | $0.082 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Apotex | 30 capsules | $0.082 | AB | Discontinued |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Chartwell | 30 capsules | $0.082 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Sandoz | 30 capsules | $0.082 | AB | Availability likely |
| Omeprazole 10 mg | Lannett | 30 capsules | $0.090 | AB | FDA listed |
| Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg | Dr. | 14 capsules | $0.395 | — | Availability likely |
| Acid Reducer 20 mg | LEADER/ | 14 capsules | $0.395 | — | Availability likely |
Equivalents share the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and route; an AB rating means the FDA considers them substitutable. NADAC is a national retail-pharmacy acquisition benchmark from CMS — not what you pay. Availability is inferred from recent pricing, not a stock check.
Other drugs in the same treatment class
These are different medicines — not other versions of Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsule — that fall in the same broad treatment class (proton-pump inhibitors) . They are not automatic substitutes: they can differ in how they work, dosing, effectiveness, side effects and what they’re approved to treat. Do not switch on your own. This list is for information only — ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether any of them is appropriate for you.
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/drug/shortages) — drug, manufacturer & contact, NDC/product, status, availability, reason, therapeutic category and posting/update dates. Current / To Be Discontinued = active; Resolved is kept for history. The Supply-Risk rating is assessed per active ingredient and adds the FDA NDC Directory (still-marketed manufacturers by ingredient & form); same-medicine and equivalent products use First Databank classification + CMS NADAC pricing; Medicaid use + most-affected states come from CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data. Reference only — confirm current status with the manufacturer or FDA before acting on it.