TARO-RISPERIDONE
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
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 there a shortage of TARO-RISPERIDONE in Canada?
Yes. TARO-RISPERIDONE 2MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 11, 2025).
Why is TARO-RISPERIDONE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will TARO-RISPERIDONE be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
PRO-RISPERIDONE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
APO-RISPERIDONE
APOTEX INC
MINT-RISPERIDON
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TEVA-RISPERIDONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
RISPERIDONE
SANIS HEALTH INC
RIVA-RISPERIDONE
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
DIN
02328348
Strength
2MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage Timeline
Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.
Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Business reasons
Other Products from SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 02365650
10MG · DIN 02313707
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
250MG · DIN 02293579
500MG · DIN 02293536
125MG · DIN 02390442
250MG · DIN 02390450
75MG · DIN 02379813