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

RISEDRONATE

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 RISEDRONATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RISEDRONATE 35MG 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 RISEDRONATE 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 strength35MG
Report last updated2018-07-31
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PMS-RISEDRONATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

35MG · DIN 02302209

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RISEDRONATE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

35MG · DIN 02347474

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-RISEDRONATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

35MG · DIN 02298392

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACTONEL

ABBVIE CORPORATION

35MG · DIN 02246896

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-RISEDRONATE

AURO PHARMA INC

35MG · DIN 02406306

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-RISEDRONATE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

35MG · DIN 02341077

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

02352141

Strength

35MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISEDRONATE SODIUM

See all RISEDRONATE SODIUM products →

Shortage History