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

APO-ALMOTRIPTAN

APOTEX 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 APO-ALMOTRIPTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-ALMOTRIPTAN has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 13, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-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
Last updated2019-05-13

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

SANDOZ ALMOTRIPTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

12.5MG · DIN 02405334

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

AG-ALMOTRIPTAN

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

6.25MG · DIN 02570289

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

JAMP ALMOTRIPTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

12.5MG · DIN 02556030

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ALMOTRIPTAN

SANIS HEALTH INC

12.5MG · DIN 02466821

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PMS-ALMOTRIPTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

12.5MG · DIN 02441411

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02405792

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-05-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons