Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

AMERGE

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is AMERGE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AMERGE 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 9, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AMERGE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength1MG
Last updated2022-08-09

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

TEVA-NARATRIPTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02314290

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-NARATRIPTAN

APOTEX INC

2.5MG · DIN 02365502

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ NARATRIPTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2.5MG · DIN 02322323

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02237820

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NARATRIPTAN

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Shortage History