Permanently Discontinued

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 4MG 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route

Affected strength4MG

Report last updated2026-07-16

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.

Closest Matches

RISPERIDONE

SANIS HEALTH INC

4MG · DIN 02356937

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-RISPERIDONE

APOTEX INC

0.25MG · DIN 02282119

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-RISPERIDONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

1MG · DIN 02279266

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-RISPERIDON

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2.0MG · DIN 02359820

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP-RISPERIDONE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

0.25MG · DIN 02359529

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-RISPERIDONE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

0.25MG · DIN 02312700

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02328372

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISPERIDONE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2026-07-16

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2025-11-11

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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