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CA ATC M05BB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Alendronic Acid and Colecalciferol shortage in Canada

Is there an Alendronic Acid and Colecalciferol shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Alendronic Acid and Colecalciferol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 30 Oct 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATEVA-ALENDRONATE/CHOLECALCIFEROL (4)TEVA CANADA LIMITED30 Oct 2017not givenActive ingredient shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient
CATEVA-ALENDRONATE/CHOLECALCIFEROL (4)TEVA CANADA LIMITED20 Nov 2017not givenActive ingredient shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.