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Nortriptyline (Aventyl) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Nortriptyline has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
13

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
AVENTYL
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015237 · ended Sep 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015229 · ended Sep 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015229 · ended Dec 17, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015229 · ended Oct 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015237 · ended Jul 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015229 · ended May 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
AVENTYL
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015237
Resolved
AVENTYL
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015229 · ended Apr 23, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015229 · ended Mar 28, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015237 · ended Nov 1, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AVENTYL
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00015237 · ended May 9, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 25MG
25MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02223538

Showing 12 of 13 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Nortriptyline. Health Canada has 13 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Nortriptyline be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Nortriptyline 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.