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Permanently Discontinued

PRAVACHOL

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is PRAVACHOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRAVACHOL 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 2, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRAVACHOL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Report last updated2020-12-02
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

MINT-PRAVASTATIN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02317486

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-PRAVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02284456

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-PRAVASTATIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

40MG · DIN 02330970

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-PRAVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02243824

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PRAVASTATIN

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02243506

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRAVASTATIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

20MG · DIN 02356554

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02222051

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

See all PRAVASTATIN SODIUM products →

Shortage History