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

MYLAN-RISPERIDONE ODT

MYLAN 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 MYLAN-RISPERIDONE ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-RISPERIDONE ODT 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 23, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-RISPERIDONE ODT not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength4MG
Report last updated2021-11-23
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.

Other Products

TEVA-RISPERIDONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

4MG · DIN 02264234

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-RISPERIDONE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

0.25MG · DIN 02312700

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-RISPERIDONE

APOTEX INC

2.0MG · DIN 02282143

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-RISPERIDON

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

3.0MG · DIN 02359839

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RISPERIDONE

SANIS HEALTH INC

0.25MG · DIN 02356880

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-RISPERIDONE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

1MG · DIN 02283581

Different strengthDifferent 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

02413523

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISPERIDONE

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Shortage History