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ATIVAN
PFIZER CANADA INC
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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 ATIVAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ATIVAN 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ATIVAN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02041464
Strength
1MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
SUBLINGUAL
Active Ingredient
LORAZEPAM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-12-13
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ATIVAN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.