ACTONEL
ALLERGAN PHARMA CO.
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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.
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
AURO-RISEDRONATE
AURO PHARMA INC
NTP-RISEDRONATE
NT PHARMA CANADA LTD
Other Products
ACTONEL
ABBVIE CORPORATION
RISEDRONATE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
PHL-RISEDRONATE
PHARMEL INC
APO-RISEDRONATE
APOTEX INC
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.