Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PRO-LOVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 PRO-LOVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-LOVASTATIN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 27, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-LOVASTATIN 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
Last updated2018-07-27

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

LOVASTATIN-40

PRO DOC LIMITEE

40MG · DIN 02239956

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-LOVASTATIN

PHARMEL INC

40MG · DIN 02246990

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ LOVASTATIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

40MG · DIN 02247057

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-LOVASTATIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02245823

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-LOVASTATIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

40MG · DIN 02272296

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MEVACOR

MERCK CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 00795860

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

02312689

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOVASTATIN

See all LOVASTATIN products →

Shortage History