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Active Shortage

APO-ROSUVASTATIN

APOTEX INC

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 APO-ROSUVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. APO-ROSUVASTATIN 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 25, 2026).

Why is APO-ROSUVASTATIN not available?

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

When will APO-ROSUVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 20, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~2 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2026-09-25

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

NTP-ROSUVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02385554

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ROSUVASTATIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

40MG · DIN 02338750

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ACH-ROSUVASTATIN

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

20MG · DIN 02438933

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ROSUVASTATIN

COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY

20MG · DIN 02433141

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-ROSUVASTATIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5MG · DIN 02410931

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Q-ROSUVASTATIN

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10.0MG · DIN 02390523

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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-20

~2 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02338009

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-25

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-ROSUVASTATIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.