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ATC N02CC03 · Analgesics

Zolmitriptan shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Zolmitriptan has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Austria, Belgium), covering 14 products.

Countries2/5
Products14packs or presentations
Short since3 May 20242.5 years ago
Earliest return15 Feb 2027company estimate
No return date6products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustria6 packs shortBelgium8 packs short

Timeline

AustriaBelgium
20252026Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - SchmelztabletteZolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 2 StückZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - SchmelztableZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 6 StückZolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - SchmelztabletteZolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 6 StückZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - SchmelztableZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 2 StückZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - FilmtabletteZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Filmtabletten, 3 StückZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - FilmtabletteZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Filmtabletten, 6 StückZolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 24Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 24Zolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. taZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Zolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. taZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 24Zolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. taZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 48Zolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. taZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 6Zolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 5 mg orodisp. tablZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Zolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 5 mg orodisp. tablZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 5 mg orodisp. tabl. 6today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
ATZolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 2 StückSandoz GmbH21 Aug 2024not givenActive ingredient shortage
Verknappung des Wirkstoffes
ATZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 6 Stück1 A Pharma GmbH23 Dec 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
ATZolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 6 StückSandoz GmbH23 Jan 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Verknappung des Wirkstoffes
ATZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten, 2 Stück1 A Pharma GmbH19 Mar 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
ATZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Filmtabletten, 3 Stück1 A Pharma GmbH13 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
ATZolmitriptan 1A Pharma 2,5 mg - Filmtabletten, 6 Stück1 A Pharma GmbH13 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung
BEZolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Sandoz3 May 202415 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEZolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 24Sandoz31 Oct 202415 Feb 2027Active ingredient shortage
Active Substance not available
BEZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Viatris GX19 May 20255 Aug 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 24Viatris GX4 Jul 20255 Aug 2027Other
Other reason
BEZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 48Viatris GX9 Jul 20255 Aug 2027Other
Other reason
BEZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 2.5 mg orodisp. tabl. 6Viatris GX21 Jul 20255 Aug 2027Other
Other reason
BEZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 5 mg orodisp. tabl. 12Viatris GX2 Jun 20265 Aug 2027Other
Other reason
BEZolmitriptan ODIS Viatris 5 mg orodisp. tabl. 6Viatris GX20 Jul 20265 Aug 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in the release of the end product

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

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