ATORVASTATIN
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 ATORVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ATORVASTATIN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 30, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ATORVASTATIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
GD-ATORVASTATIN
GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Products
LIPITOR
BGP PHARMA ULC
DOM-ATORVASTATIN
DOMINION PHARMACAL
NTP-ATORVASTATIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
MYLAN-ATORVASTATIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
BIO-ATORVASTATIN
BIOMED PHARMA
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02387913
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ATORVASTATIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-06-30
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
ATORVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
10MG · DIN 02451786
50MG · DIN 02451808
25MG · DIN 02451794
5MG · DIN 02385791
10MG · DIN 02385805
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
250MG · DIN 02401495
250MG · DIN 02401541
500MG · DIN 02401509