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Rosuvastatin shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Rosuvastatin products are in shortage in Canada (9 of 65 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 Jun 30, 2026.
Products affected
9 / 65
In shortage since
Apr 1, 2017
Est. full return
Jun 30, 2026
Reports on file
324
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
MINT-ROSUVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02397811 · since Mar 18, 2025, est. end Jun 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MINT-ROSUVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02397803 · since Mar 18, 2025, est. end Jun 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MINT-ROSUVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02397838 · since Mar 18, 2025, est. end Jun 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MINT-ROSUVASTATIN
5MG · TABLET · MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02397781 · since Mar 18, 2025, est. end Jun 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-ROSUVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02337991 · since May 5, 2026, est. end Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413108 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
40MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413108 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413086 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413086 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413078 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413078 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-ROSUVASTATIN
5MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02413051 · since Jul 10, 2018, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.

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

What's happening

Rosuvastatin is currently affected by 9 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC, APOTEX INC, MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; delay in shipping of the drug. 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.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Rosuvastatin be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jun 30, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Rosuvastatin 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.