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Active Shortage

ACT PRAVASTATIN

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 PRAVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. ACT PRAVASTATIN 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 20, 2018).

Why is ACT PRAVASTATIN not available?

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

When will ACT PRAVASTATIN 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 strength40MG
Last updated2018-12-20

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

PMS-PRAVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02247657

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PRAVASTATIN

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02243508

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRAVACHOL

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

10MG · DIN 00893749

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LIN-PRAVASTATIN

LINSON PHARMA CO.

20MG · DIN 02237374

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-PRAVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02243825

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-PRAVASTATIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02246930

Different 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

02248184

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-12-20

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.