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Eszopiclone (Lunesta) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 8, 2026

Eszopiclone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
4

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
M-ESZOPICLONE
1MG · TABLET · MANTRA PHARMA INC
DIN 02551187 · ended Sep 18, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
LUNESTA
3MG · TABLET · SUMITOMO PHARMA CANADA, INC.
DIN 02453223 · ended Dec 17, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
LUNESTA
1MG · TABLET · SUMITOMO PHARMA CANADA, INC.
DIN 02453207 · ended Aug 30, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
LUNESTA
1MG · TABLET · SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 02453207 · ended Mar 11, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Eszopiclone. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Eszopiclone be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Eszopiclone 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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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.