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Risperidone shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Risperidone products are in shortage in Canada (17 of 81 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 31, 2026.
Products affected
17 / 81
In shortage since
May 17, 2017
Est. full return
Jul 31, 2026
Reports on file
219
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 shortage
APO-RISPERIDONE
0.50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02282127 · since Jun 9, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RISPERIDONE
0.5MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02533928 · since May 1, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RISPERIDONE
0.25MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02533804 · since May 1, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RISPERIDONE
4MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02533960 · since Aug 11, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RISPERIDONE
2MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02533944 · since Jul 14, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RISPERIDONE
1MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02533936 · since Jul 2, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RISPERIDONE
1MG · TABLET · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02533936 · since Jul 2, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-RISPERIDONE
0.25MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02328305 · since Mar 1, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-RISPERIDONE
0.5MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02328313 · since Feb 14, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-RISPERIDONE
1MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02328321 · since Sep 1, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-RISPERIDONE
2MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02328348 · since Sep 1, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-RISPERIDONE
3MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02328364 · since Sep 1, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Risperidone is currently affected by 17 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC, SUN PHARMA CANADA INC, JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION and 2 others.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments). 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.

Risperidone is classified under “ANTIPSYCHOTICS” (ATC N05AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Risperidone be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Risperidone 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.