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Active Shortage

SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 6, 2026).

Why is SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.

When will SANDOZ ATORVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 16, 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~8 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2026-10-06

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

PDP-ATORVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02333740

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ATORVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02313464

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LIPITOR

BGP PHARMA ULC

10MG · DIN 02230711

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GD-ATORVASTATIN

GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC

20MG · DIN 02288354

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATORVASTATIN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

20MG · DIN 02433788

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-ATORVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 02384817

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

2026-10-16

~8 days remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02324962

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATORVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-06

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.