PRAVACHOL - TAB 40MG
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
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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 PRAVACHOL - TAB 40MG discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRAVACHOL - TAB 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 1, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PRAVACHOL - TAB 40MG 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
PRAVASTATIN
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
JAMP-PRAVASTATIN
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
Other Products
PRO-PRAVASTATIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
TARO-PRAVASTATIN
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
M-PRAVASTATIN
MANTRA PHARMA INC
MINT-PRAVASTATIN
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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
02222051
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-12-01
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
PRAVACHOL - TAB 40MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
100MG · DIN 02281066
0.5MG · DIN 02282224
120000000CELLS · DIN 02527138
5MG · DIN 02532557
2.5MG · DIN 02532549
10MG · DIN 02532565
15MG · DIN 02532573
100MG · DIN 00360414
125MG · DIN 02163675
250MG · DIN 02163683
250MG · DIN 02163659
500MG · DIN 02163667