This is a historical report — it no longer reflects this drug's current status. Current status: Permanently Discontinued. View this drug's full profile page →
MINT-ROSUVASTATIN
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MINT-ROSUVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINT-ROSUVASTATIN 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 10, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MINT-ROSUVASTATIN 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
02397781
Strength
5MG
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
MINT-ROSUVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
300MG · DIN 02480956
10MG · DIN 02468840
25MG · DIN 02468859
800MG · DIN 02524724
400MG · DIN 02524716
200MG · DIN 02524708
70.0MG · DIN 02394871
10MG · DIN 02362678
5MG · DIN 02362651
1MG · DIN 02393573
5MG · DIN 02495449
2.5MG · DIN 02495430