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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-PRAVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 there a shortage of PMS-PRAVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. PMS-PRAVASTATIN 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 4, 2026).

Why is PMS-PRAVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will PMS-PRAVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 7, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

PRAVACHOL

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

10MG · DIN 00893749

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-PRAVASTATIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02246930

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PRAVASTATIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02247856

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO PRAVASTATIN

BIOENHANCE MEDICINES INC.

10MG · DIN 02242865

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-PRAVASTATIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02249723

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LIN-PRAVASTATIN

LINSON PHARMA CO.

20MG · DIN 02237374

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02247655

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-PRAVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.