MYLAN-LOVASTATIN
MYLAN 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 MYLAN-LOVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-LOVASTATIN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 17, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MYLAN-LOVASTATIN 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
LOVASTATIN-40
PRO DOC LIMITEE
PHL-LOVASTATIN
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SANDOZ LOVASTATIN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
RATIO-LOVASTATIN
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
RIVA-LOVASTATIN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Products
MEVACOR
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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
02243129
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LOVASTATIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-07-17
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02385473
333MG · DIN 02293269
40MG · DIN 02257963
10MG · DIN 02257955
DIN 02388138
DIN 02388146
50MG · DIN 02468549
2G · DIN 02407310
1G · DIN 02407302
12.5MG · DIN 02554631
50MG · DIN 02554666
25MG · DIN 02247243