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Pravastatin shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Pravastatin products are in shortage in Canada (12 of 49 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is May 15, 2026.
Products affected
12 / 49
In shortage since
Apr 11, 2014
Est. full return
May 15, 2026
Reports on file
189
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
APO-PRAVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02243506 · since Apr 21, 2026, est. end May 15, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-PRAVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02247009 · since Nov 25, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-PRAVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02247010 · since Sep 2, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-PRAVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02247008 · since Jul 31, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACH-PRAVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02440644 · since Dec 6, 2024, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
ACH-PRAVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02440660 · since Dec 6, 2024, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
ACH-PRAVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02440652 · since Jun 28, 2024, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
ACT PRAVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
DIN 02248182 · since Mar 17, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACT PRAVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
DIN 02248184 · since Mar 17, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-PRAVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02270234 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-PRAVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02270242 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-PRAVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02270250 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Pravastatin is currently affected by 12 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC, ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY and 1 others.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Pravastatin is classified under “LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN” (ATC C10AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Pravastatin be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is May 15, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Pravastatin in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.