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TARO-RISPERIDONE
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
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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 TARO-RISPERIDONE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-RISPERIDONE 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 16, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TARO-RISPERIDONE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
TEVA-RISPERIDONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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APO-RISPERIDONE
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MINT-RISPERIDON
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RISPERIDONE
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RIVA-RISPERIDONE
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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.
DIN
02328372
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
RISPERIDONE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-11-11
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
TARO-RISPERIDONE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 02365650
10MG · DIN 02313707
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
250MG · DIN 02293579
500MG · DIN 02293536
125MG · DIN 02390442
250MG · DIN 02390450
75MG · DIN 02379813