TARO-ZOLEDRONIC ACID
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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-ZOLEDRONIC ACID discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-ZOLEDRONIC ACID 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 21, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TARO-ZOLEDRONIC ACID not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
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ZOLEDRONIC ACID - A
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
ACT ZOLEDRONIC ACID
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
Other Products
VAL-ZOLEDRONIC ACID
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ZOMETA LYOPHILIZED POWDER
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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.
⚠ 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
02415100
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2% · DIN 02247560
DIN 02315033
DIN 02230251
DIN 02304457
0.05% · DIN 00716618
0.1% · DIN 00716626
0.1% · DIN 00716634
0.05% · DIN 00716642
0.1% · DIN 00716650
1% · DIN 00812382
2% · DIN 00812374
1% · DIN 00812366