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Pamidronate Disodium shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Pamidronate Disodium products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 7 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Jan 1, 2013
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortagePAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 3 MG/ML
3.0MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02249669 · since Jan 1, 2013, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 9 MG/ML
9MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02249685 · ended Oct 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
9MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02244552 · ended Apr 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 9 MG/ML
9.0MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02249685 · ended Feb 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
6MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02246598 · ended May 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 9 MG/ML
9.0MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02249685 · ended May 9, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
9MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02246599 · ended Mar 31, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
6MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02244551 · ended Dec 13, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
3MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02244550 · ended Jul 13, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
9MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02244552 · ended Aug 26, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Pamidronate Disodium is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Pamidronate Disodium is classified under “DRUGS AFFECTING BONE STRUCTURE AND MINERALIZATION” (ATC M05BA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Pamidronate Disodium be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Pamidronate Disodium in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.