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Permanently Discontinued

ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJECTION 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2017-06-27

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

ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJECTION A

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02420449

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACLASTA

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02269198

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOLEDRONIC ACID - A

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02421720

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT ZOLEDRONIC ACID

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

5MG · DIN 02408449

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJECTION

JUNO PHARMA CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02564696

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

VAL-ZOLEDRONIC ACID

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

4MG · DIN 02426412

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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02408082

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

ZOLEDRONIC ACID

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Shortage History