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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 26, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN 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 strength20MG
Report last updated2022-03-26
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

PMS-ROSUVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02378558

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CRESTOR - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02247163

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SPC-ROSUVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02382660

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-ROSUVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02381192

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ACH-ROSUVASTATIN

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

5MG · DIN 02438917

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CRESTOR - 10MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02247162

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

02354624

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN

See all ROSUVASTATIN products →

Shortage History