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Active Shortage

RIVA-PRAVASTATIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA 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 RIVA-PRAVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. RIVA-PRAVASTATIN 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is RIVA-PRAVASTATIN not available?

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

When will RIVA-PRAVASTATIN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2017-10-05
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

SANIS HEALTH INC

20MG · DIN 02356554

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-PRAVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02243824

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PRAVASTATIN

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02243506

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-PRAVASTATIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02432048

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-PRAVASTATIN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02317486

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-PRAVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02284456

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02270242

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.