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ZOMETA CONCENTRATE
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS 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 there a shortage of ZOMETA CONCENTRATE in Canada?
Yes. ZOMETA CONCENTRATE 4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 2, 2025).
Why is ZOMETA CONCENTRATE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will ZOMETA CONCENTRATE be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02248296
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
ZOLEDRONIC ACID
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-10-19
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ZOMETA CONCENTRATE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
7.5MG · DIN 02450267
5MG · DIN 02339501
10MG · DIN 02339528
2.5MG · DIN 02369257
5MG · DIN 02425661
3MG · DIN 02425653
2MG · DIN 02425645
70MG · DIN 02479613
140MG · DIN 02487306
0.1% · DIN 00893560
100MG · DIN 02381559
1000MG · DIN 02381567