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 TARO-RISPERIDONE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-RISPERIDONE 3MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 16, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TARO-RISPERIDONE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
RISPERDAL ORAL SOLUTION
JANSSEN INC
PMS-RISPERIDONE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
ACT RISPERIDONE
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
APO-RISPERIDONE
APOTEX INC
RISPERDAL M-TAB
JANSSEN INC
RATIO-RISPERIDONE
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02328364
Strength
3MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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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
Business reasons
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.
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
10MG · DIN 02313707
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
500MG · DIN 02293536
250MG · DIN 02293579
75MG · DIN 02379813
50MG · DIN 02532158
100MG · DIN 02532166
10MG · DIN 02385481