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TEVA-PRAVASTATIN
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 TEVA-PRAVASTATIN in Canada?
Yes. TEVA-PRAVASTATIN 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 4, 2025).
Why is TEVA-PRAVASTATIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will TEVA-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.
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
PMS-PRAVASTATIN
PHARMASCIENCE INC
APO-PRAVASTATIN
APOTEX INC
Other Products
PRAVACHOL
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
LIN-PRAVASTATIN
LINSON PHARMA CO.
PRO-PRAVASTATIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
RATIO-PRAVASTATIN
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02247010
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-03-20
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
TEVA-PRAVASTATIN has 3 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
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
240MG · DIN 02370646