ATORVASTATIN
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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 ATORVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ATORVASTATIN 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 30, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ATORVASTATIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PRO-ATORVASTATIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
SPC-ATORVASTATIN
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MYLAN-ATORVASTATIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
RIVA-ATORVASTATIN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Products
LIPITOR
BGP PHARMA ULC
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
02387905
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
50MG · DIN 02451808
25MG · DIN 02451794
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541