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Flunarizine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Flunarizine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A calcium channel blocker used to prevent migraines and treat vertigo.

Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
7

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
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Jun 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Sep 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Dec 9, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Apr 20, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Apr 9, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Apr 9, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUNARIZINE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02246082 · ended Jul 11, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Flunarizine. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Flunarizine is classified under “ANTIVERTIGO PREPARATIONS” (ATC N07CA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Flunarizine used for?

A calcium channel blocker used to prevent migraines and treat vertigo.

When will Flunarizine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Flunarizine 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.