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.
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
IPG-ROSUVASTATIN
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
NTP-ROSUVASTATIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
BIO-ROSUVASTATIN
BIOMED PHARMA
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COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
ACH-ROSUVASTATIN
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MED-ROSUVASTATIN
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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
02397781
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ROSUVASTATIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-10-10
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
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
25MG · DIN 02468859
10MG · DIN 02468840
200MG · DIN 02524708
800MG · DIN 02524724
400MG · DIN 02524716
70.0MG · DIN 02394871
10MG · DIN 02362678
5MG · DIN 02362651
1MG · DIN 02393573
5MG · DIN 02495449
2.5MG · DIN 02495430