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 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 22, 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
AURO-ATORVASTATIN
AURO PHARMA INC
Other Products
LIPITOR
BGP PHARMA ULC
PRO-ATORVASTATIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
SPC-ATORVASTATIN
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
ACH-ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02387921
Strength
80MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Business reasons
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
10MG · DIN 02451786
50MG · DIN 02451808
25MG · DIN 02451794
10MG · DIN 02385805
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541