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Permanently Discontinued

JAMP-RIZATRIPTAN IR

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

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 JAMP-RIZATRIPTAN IR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that JAMP-RIZATRIPTAN IR 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 21, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is JAMP-RIZATRIPTAN IR not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2021-12-21

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.

Other Products

MAXALT

MERCK CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02240520

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAXALT RPD

ORGANON CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02240518

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAT-RIZATRIPTAN

NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC

5MG · DIN 02421569

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIZATRIPTAN

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02409399

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CCP-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

CELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

5MG · DIN 02458764

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-RIZATRIPTAN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

5MG · DIN 02399571

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

02429233

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RIZATRIPTAN

See all RIZATRIPTAN products →

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