RATIO-ATORVASTATIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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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 there a shortage of RATIO-ATORVASTATIN in Canada?
Yes. RATIO-ATORVASTATIN 80MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).
Why is RATIO-ATORVASTATIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
When will RATIO-ATORVASTATIN be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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.
Other Products
LIPITOR
BGP PHARMA ULC
AURO-ATORVASTATIN
AURO PHARMA INC
MYLAN-ATORVASTATIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
PRO-ATORVASTATIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
SPC-ATORVASTATIN
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
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.
DIN
02350335
Strength
80MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ATORVASTATIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-10-05
Reason for Shortage
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Past Reports for This Drug
RATIO-ATORVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
750MG · DIN 02247341
500MG · DIN 02247340
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
300MG · DIN 02370654