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Permanently Discontinued

ACTONEL

ALLERGAN PHARMA CO.

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 ACTONEL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACTONEL 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 28, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route
Affected strength30MG
Report last updated2018-11-28
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

PMS-RISEDRONATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

35MG · DIN 02302209

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RISEDRONATE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

35MG · DIN 02347474

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACTONEL DR

ABBVIE CORPORATION

35MG · DIN 02370417

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-RISEDRONATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

35MG · DIN 02298392

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACTONEL

ABBVIE CORPORATION

35MG · DIN 02246896

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-RISEDRONATE

AURO PHARMA INC

35MG · DIN 02406306

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.

DIN

02239146

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISEDRONATE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-11-28

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from ALLERGAN PHARMA CO.

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.