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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-ALMOTRIPTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-ALMOTRIPTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-ALMOTRIPTAN 12.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 17, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-ALMOTRIPTAN 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 file5 products
Affected strength12.5MG
Last updated2025-06-17

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

SANDOZ ALMOTRIPTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

12.5MG · DIN 02405334

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP ALMOTRIPTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

12.5MG · DIN 02556030

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALMOTRIPTAN

SANIS HEALTH INC

12.5MG · DIN 02466821

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ALMOTRIPTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

12.5MG · DIN 02441411

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

AG-ALMOTRIPTAN

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

6.25MG · DIN 02570289

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

02434849

Strength

12.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ALMOTRIPTAN

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Shortage History