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Amitriptyline shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Amitriptyline products are in shortage in Canada (15 of 34 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 Jul 17, 2026.
Products affected
15 of 34
In shortage since
Apr 20, 2011
Est. full return
Jul 17, 2026
Reports on file
100
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE
50MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02457687 · since ?, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
ELAVIL
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00335088 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ELAVIL
25MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00335061 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ELAVIL
25MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00335061 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ELAVIL
10MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00335053 · since Nov 29, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ELAVIL
10MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00335053 · since Dec 8, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
25MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02435535 · since Feb 9, 2022, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
50MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02435543 · since Feb 9, 2022, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
50MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02435543 · since Feb 9, 2022, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
25MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02435535 · since Nov 5, 2021, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
10MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02435527 · since Nov 5, 2021, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE TABLETS
10MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02435527 · since Nov 5, 2021, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Amitriptyline is currently affected by 15 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, AA PHARMA INC, BIOMED PHARMA.

The reported causes are: other (please describe in comments); disruption of the manufacture of 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.

Amitriptyline is classified under “ANTIDEPRESSANTS” (ATC N06AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Amitriptyline be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 17, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Amitriptyline 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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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.