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Active Shortage

PMSC-ATORVASTATIN

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 PMSC-ATORVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. PMSC-ATORVASTATIN 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated May 5, 2026).

Why is PMSC-ATORVASTATIN not available?

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

When will PMSC-ATORVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is June 1, 2027. 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~8 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2026-05-05

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

DOM-ATORVASTATIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02399490

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-ATORVASTATIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02392941

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATORVASTATIN

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02396432

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LIPITOR

BGP PHARMA ULC

10MG · DIN 02230711

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-ATORVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02384787

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-ATORVASTATIN

BIOMED PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02481189

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2027-06-01

~8 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02507242

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATORVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-05-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.