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Sumatriptan shortage status

No current shortage

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

Sumatriptan has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 23
Reports on file
121

Reports by product

Resolved
TEVA-SUMATRIPTAN DF
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02286831 · ended Apr 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SUMATRIPTAN DF
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02286823 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SUMATRIPTAN
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02239367 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SUMATRIPTAN
50MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02286521 · ended Feb 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-SUMATRIPTAN
50MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02268914 · ended Jan 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IMITREX
20MG · SPRAY · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02230420 · ended Jan 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IMITREX
5MG · SPRAY · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02230418 · ended Jan 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SUMATRIPTAN DF
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02286831 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
IMITREX DF - TAB 50MG
50MG · TABLET · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02212153
Resolved
IMITREX DF - TAB 50MG
50MG · TABLET · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02212153 · ended Oct 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SUMATRIPTAN DF
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02286823 · ended Oct 22, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SUMATRIPTAN DF
25MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02286815 · ended Oct 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Sumatriptan. Health Canada has 121 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Sumatriptan is classified under “ANTIMIGRAINE PREPARATIONS” (ATC N02CC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Sumatriptan be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Sumatriptan 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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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.