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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-PRAVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 27, 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2025-05-28
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 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.

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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

02247009

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-PRAVASTATIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.