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

SANDOZ RISPERIDONE

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 RISPERIDONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ RISPERIDONE 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 2, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route
Affected strength0.5MG
Report last updated2025-12-02
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

APO-RISPERIDONE

APOTEX INC

0.25MG · DIN 02282119

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-RISPERIDONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

1MG · DIN 02279266

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-RISPERIDON

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.0MG · DIN 02359820

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-RISPERIDONE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

0.25MG · DIN 02359529

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RISPERIDONE

SANIS HEALTH INC

4MG · DIN 02356937

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-RISPERIDONE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

0.25MG · DIN 02312700

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

02303663

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISPERIDONE

See all RISPERIDONE products →

Shortage History