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 70MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 6, 2025). 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: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength70MG
Last updated2025-01-06

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

RATIO ALENDRONATE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

70MG · DIN 02275279

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALENDRONATE

SORRES PHARMA INC

70MG · DIN 02302004

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-ALENDRONATE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

70MG · DIN 02282763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACCEL-ALENDRONATE

ACCEL PHARMA INC

70MG · DIN 02401134

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-ALENDRONATE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

70MG · DIN 02385031

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Q-ALENDRONATE

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

70MG · DIN 02372304

Same 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

02288109

Strength

70MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ALENDRONIC ACID

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Shortage History