ATORVASTATIN-40
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-40 discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ATORVASTATIN-40 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 12, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ATORVASTATIN-40 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
GD-ATORVASTATIN
GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Products
LIPITOR
BGP PHARMA ULC
DOM-ATORVASTATIN
DOMINION PHARMACAL
NTP-ATORVASTATIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
MYLAN-ATORVASTATIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
BIO-ATORVASTATIN
BIOMED PHARMA
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
02411377
Strength
40MG
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
25MG · DIN 02451794
50MG · DIN 02451808
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541