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CA ATC C10AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Lovastatin shortage in Canada

Is there a Lovastatin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Lovastatin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Sep 2018. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAACT LOVASTATIN (100)ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY1 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAACT LOVASTATIN (100)ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY1 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.