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Permanently Discontinued

ALENDRONATE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 ALENDRONATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALENDRONATE 70MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 31, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is 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 strength70MG
Last updated2018-07-31

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

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

Q-ALENDRONATE

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

70MG · DIN 02372304

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALENDRONATE-70

PRO DOC LIMITEE

70MG · DIN 02303078

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-ALENDRONATE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

70MG · DIN 02381494

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

02299712

Strength

70MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ALENDRONIC ACID

See all ALENDRONIC ACID products →

Shortage History