ACT LOVASTATIN
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
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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 40MG 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.
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
LOVASTATIN-40
PRO DOC LIMITEE
PHL-LOVASTATIN
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SANDOZ LOVASTATIN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
RATIO-LOVASTATIN
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
RIVA-LOVASTATIN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Products
MEVACOR
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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
02248573
Strength
40MG
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.
Other Products from ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
4MG · DIN 02376520
DIN 02388650
5MG · DIN 02354462
100MG · DIN 02256142
38MG · DIN 02433117
DIN 02357402
DIN 02357410
DIN 02357399
20MG · DIN 02271478
5MG · DIN 02271443
10MG · DIN 02271451
25MG · DIN 02354829