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

SANDOZ ALENDRONATE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ ALENDRONATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ ALENDRONATE 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 19, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ ALENDRONATE 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 file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Report last updated2019-11-19
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

ACH-ALENDRONATE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

10MG · DIN 02381486

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-ALENDRONATE

APOTEX INC

70MG · DIN 02248730

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FOSAMAX

ORGANON CANADA INC.

70MG · DIN 02245329

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ALENDRONATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

70MG · DIN 02261715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-ALENDRONATE

AURO PHARMA INC

70MG · DIN 02388553

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ALENDRONATE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

70MG · DIN 02270889

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

02288087

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ALENDRONIC ACID

See all ALENDRONIC ACID products →

Shortage History