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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-RISEDRONATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-RISEDRONATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-RISEDRONATE 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 12, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-RISEDRONATE 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 strength150MG
Last updated2021-02-12

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.

Closest Matches

APO-RISEDRONATE

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02377721

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-RISEDRONATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02424177

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ACTONEL

ABBVIE CORPORATION

35MG · DIN 02246896

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-RISEDRONATE

AURO PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 02406292

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RISEDRONATE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

35MG · DIN 02411407

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-RISEDRONATE

PHARMEL INC

35MG · DIN 02309874

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

02413809

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISEDRONATE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-02-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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