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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-ZOLMITRIPTAN

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-ZOLMITRIPTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-ZOLMITRIPTAN 2.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-ZOLMITRIPTAN 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 file6 products
Affected strength2.5MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

MINT-ZOLMITRIPTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.5MG · DIN 02419521

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ZOLMITRIPTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2.5MG · DIN 02313960

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOMIG

XEDITON PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.5MG · DIN 02238660

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-ZOLMITRIPTAN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.5MG · DIN 02398036

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VAN-ZOLMITRIPTAN

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.5MG · DIN 02438771

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZOMIG NASAL SPRAY

XEDITON PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.5MG · DIN 02248992

Same strengthDifferent 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

02324229

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ZOLMITRIPTAN

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Shortage History