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Zopiclone shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Zopiclone products are in shortage in Canada (5 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 Oct 27, 2026.
In shortage since
Jun 20, 2017
Est. full return
Oct 27, 2026
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 shortageJAMP ZOPICLONE
3.75MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02549271 · since Jun 30, 2026, est. end Oct 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTEVA-ZOPICLONE
7.5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02242481 · since Dec 3, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageMAR-ZOPICLONE
3.75MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02468115 · since Apr 20, 2020, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageSEPTA-ZOPICLONE
5MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02386909 · since Jun 20, 2017, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageSEPTA-ZOPICLONE
7.5MG · TABLET · SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02386917 · since Jun 20, 2017, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedAPO-ZOPICLONE
7.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02218313 · ended Sep 5, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-ZOPICLONE
7.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02218313 · ended Aug 29, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-ZOPICLONE
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02246534 · ended Jun 6, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-ZOPICLONE
7.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02218313 · ended Feb 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-ZOPICLONE
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02245077 · ended Feb 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-ZOPICLONE
7.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02218313 · ended Nov 23, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ ZOPICLONE
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02257572 · ended Mar 25, 2021 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Showing 12 of 51 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Zopiclone is currently affected by 5 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments). 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.
Zopiclone is classified under “HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES” (ATC N05CF).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Zopiclone be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Oct 27, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Zopiclone 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.
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.