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Mirtazapine shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Mirtazapine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 24 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 Jan 1, 2027.
Products affected
2 / 24
In shortage since
May 29, 2023
Est. full return
Jan 1, 2027
Reports on file
111
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
PMS-MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02248762 · since May 29, 2023, est. end Jan 1, 2027 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02259354 · since Oct 4, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-MIRTAZAPINE
15MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02256096 · ended Jun 15, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
MIRTAZAPINE
15MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02532689 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-MIRTAZAPINE
15MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02286610 · ended Apr 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02256118 · ended Dec 22, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-MIRTAZAPINE
45MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02286637 · ended Jan 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02370689 · ended Dec 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
reversed
TEVA-MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02259354
Discontinued
TEVA-MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02259354
Resolved
MIRTAZAPINE
15MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02532689 · ended May 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-MIRTAZAPINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02259354

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

What's happening

Mirtazapine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by PHARMASCIENCE INC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED.

The reported cause is: 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.

Mirtazapine is classified under “ANTIDEPRESSANTS” (ATC N06AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Mirtazapine be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jan 1, 2027. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Mirtazapine 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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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.