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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN

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 TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 26, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2022-03-26

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

NTP-ROSUVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02385554

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ROSUVASTATIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

40MG · DIN 02338750

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ACH-ROSUVASTATIN

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

20MG · DIN 02438933

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ROSUVASTATIN

COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY

20MG · DIN 02433141

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-ROSUVASTATIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5MG · DIN 02410931

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Q-ROSUVASTATIN

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10.0MG · DIN 02390523

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.

DIN

02354632

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-03-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-ROSUVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.