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Active Shortage

ACT LOVASTATIN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 there a shortage of ACT LOVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. ACT LOVASTATIN 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 14, 2019).

Why is ACT LOVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ACT LOVASTATIN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2019-03-14

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

MEVACOR

MERCK CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 00795860

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-LOVASTATIN TABLETS

NU-PHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02231434

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-LOVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

20MG · DIN 02246542

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-LOVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02246013

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-LOVASTATIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02247231

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LOVASTATIN-20

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02239955

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02248572

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-14

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.