Permanently Discontinued

TARO-RISPERIDONE

SUN PHARMA CANADA 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-RISPERIDONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-RISPERIDONE 0.25MG 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.25MG

Last updated2026-07-16

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

PMS-RISPERIDONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.25MG · DIN 02252007

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ACT RISPERIDONE

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

0.25MG · DIN 02282585

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-RISPERIDONE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.25MG · DIN 02264757

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

RISPERDAL ORAL SOLUTION

JANSSEN INC

1MG · DIN 02236950

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-RISPERIDONE

APOTEX INC

2.0MG · DIN 02282143

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RISPERDAL M-TAB

JANSSEN INC

1MG · DIN 02247705

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

DIN

02328305

Strength

0.25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISPERIDONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-07-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-RISPERIDONE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2025-11-11

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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.

20MG · DIN 02313715

80MG · DIN 02313758

10MG · DIN 02313707

40MG · DIN 02313723

125MG · DIN 02329204

250MG · DIN 02293528