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CA ATC M05BA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Alendronic Acid shortage in Canada
Is there an Alendronic Acid shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Alendronic Acid products are reported short in Canada, the first since 18 Jan 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MINT-ALENDRONATE (4 count Blisters) | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 18 Jan 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ACH-ALENDRONATE (28) | ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 12 Jul 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
| CA | APO-ALENDRONATE (100 BTL) discontinuation | APOTEX INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | APO-ALENDRONATE (30 BLS) discontinuation | APOTEX INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.