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CA ATC M05BA08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Zoledronic Acid shortage in Canada

Is there a Zoledronic Acid shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Zoledronic Acid products are reported short in Canada, the first since 27 May 2025. The company estimate for the return is 15 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAZOMETA CONCENTRATE (5ML)NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC27 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAZOLEDRONIC ACID - Z (5ML) discontinuationSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATEDnot given15 Dec 2026Not 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.