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AU ATC N02CC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sumatriptan shortage in Australia
Is there a Sumatriptan shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Sumatriptan products are reported short in Australia, the first since 2 Feb 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Dec 2026 (latest 15 Jul 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | SUMATRIPTAN MIGRAINE RELIEF sumatriptan 50 mg (as succinate) tablet blister pack | 2 Feb 2026 | 15 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | SUMATRIPTAN-APN sumatriptan 50mg (as succinate) tablet blister pack discontinuation | 20 Mar 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | SUMATRAN sumatriptan (as succinate) 100 mg tablet blister pack limited | 13 Aug 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
Source
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Medicine Shortage Reports Database. Official list. National shortages of reportable medicines, current and anticipated within six months; one row per product.