RISPERIDONE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 there a shortage of RISPERIDONE in Canada?
Yes. RISPERIDONE 1MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 21, 2026).
Why is RISPERIDONE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will RISPERIDONE be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is June 1, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
RIVA-RISPERIDONE
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Products
PRO-RISPERIDONE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
APO-RISPERIDONE
APOTEX INC
MINT-RISPERIDON
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TEVA-RISPERIDONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
RISPERIDONE
SANIS HEALTH INC
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
Estimated Resolution
2027-06-01
~7 months remaining (estimate)
This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.
DIN
02533936
Strength
1MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
RISPERIDONE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
RISPERIDONE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
50MG · DIN 02451808
25MG · DIN 02451794
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541