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Anticipated Shortage

MYLAN-SUMATRIPTAN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 there a shortage of MYLAN-SUMATRIPTAN in Canada?

A shortage of MYLAN-SUMATRIPTAN 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 22, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is MYLAN-SUMATRIPTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will MYLAN-SUMATRIPTAN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is February 9, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~4 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2026-09-22

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

IMITREX - TAB 50MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 02163764

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-SUMATRIPTAN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

50MG · DIN 02270757

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-SUMATRIPTAN

AVANSTRA INC

50MG · DIN 02366258

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-SUMATRIPTAN

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 02336057

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

IMITREX TAB 100MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 01950614

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IMITREX DF - TAB 100MG

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

100MG · DIN 02212161

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

02268914

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SUMATRIPTAN

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History