Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release shortage
Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 3 affected products. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Sep 28, 2026.
Sandoz is permanently stopping production of its fluvastatin sodium extended-release 80 mg tablets. Other makers still list this same medicine as available.
Don’t stop or change your therapy on your own — talk with your prescriber about the plan that fits you, and ask your pharmacist what’s actually available (see options).
Do you take this drug? See the ‘What to do’ recommendation from Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD →What’s in shortage — at a glance
These figures count only the manufacturers that reported this shortage to the FDA — not every company that makes Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.
Shortage timeline
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Jan 27, 2026Currently in shortage3 of 3 products affected.
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Jan 27, 2026First reported to the FDA3 products first listed.
Built from FDA posting and update dates. The end date FDA publishes is the posting/update date, not a true resolution date, so durations are approximate.
What exactly is on backorder — by manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sandoz Inc. 📞 800-525-8747 3 NDCS click to expand
| Status | NDC / product | Strength | Availability | Related information | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Discontinued | Lescol XL, Tablet, Extended Release, 80 mg (NDC 66758-211-31) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Fluvastatin Sodium, Tablet, Extended Release, 80 mg (NDC 0781-8017-01) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
| To Be Discontinued | Fluvastatin Sodium, Tablet, Extended Release, 80 mg (NDC 0781-8017-31) | — | — | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | — |
These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release — they do not necessarily cover every manufacturer that makes this drug. A company appears here only if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so other makers may still have stock. That’s the basis for the Where else can I get Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release? options further down this page.
Why is Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release in shortage?
Sandoz Inc. has reported to the FDA that it is permanently stopping the manufacturing of its extended-release fluvastatin sodium 80 mg tablets. This affects two package sizes of the generic version as well as the brand-name Lescol XL, all at the 80 mg strength. No specific reason was shared publicly for why manufacturing is being stopped — Sandoz simply reported that the drug is being discontinued.
It's worth knowing that this report only covers what Sandoz has filed with the FDA. It reflects their decision to stop making these particular products, not necessarily every version of this medicine available on the market.
Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release, summarized in plain English by HelloPharmacist. A drug can be short for more than one reason, and the FDA updates these as manufacturers report changes.
What should I do if I take Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release?
Fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets are currently on the FDA drug-shortage list. I want to walk you through what this means for the strength you take so you can plan calmly.
The affected strength is the 80 mg extended-release tablet. Right now there is no available source reported for this strength, and it is listed as to be discontinued. The reason given is that the manufacturer, Sandoz Inc., is stopping production of this product. Because this is a discontinuation rather than a temporary delay, the supply problem may be lasting — which makes a conversation with your prescriber the right next step.
Please keep in mind this comes from national, manufacturer-reported data and may not match what your local pharmacy actually has on hand.
Here is what I suggest, in order:
- Do not stop, skip, or change your dose on your own.
- Ask your pharmacy to check wholesalers and other makers — the same medicine (fluvastatin sodium 80 mg extended-release) is also listed from Teva Pharmaceuticals and Lannett Company, though it may not be in local stock.
- If your exact product cannot be found, ask your prescriber or pharmacist about options, such as a clinician-chosen alternative.
- Manufacturer contact numbers are listed on this page for reference; your pharmacy usually handles these calls.
- Don’t stop or change the medication on your own — talk to your prescriber first.
- If this is part of an ongoing or essential regimen (for example HIV treatment or prevention, seizure, heart, transplant, diabetes or mental-health medicines), do not skip or ration doses — contact your pharmacist or prescriber right away to arrange continued supply before you run out.
- Ask your pharmacy to check other manufacturers, strengths, package sizes, and nearby stores.
- Ask your prescriber whether a different strength, formulation, or the brand/generic version is appropriate.
Uses, dosing, side effects, prices, and the complete FDA label — written in plain English and pharmacist-reviewed.
Where else can I get Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release?
FDA shortages are manufacturer-reported — a company only shows up on the shortage list if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so not every maker of Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release is necessarily short. Below we pull together the other still-marketed options that are not reported in shortage: the same medicine from manufacturers that haven’t reported a problem, and alternative dosage forms. These may still be out of stock at your pharmacy, and only your prescriber or pharmacist can decide what’s right for you.
Same medicine, other manufacturers (not reported short)
Same active ingredient, dosage form & route as the shortage (matched on the FDB HICL ingredient code), from makers that have not filed a shortage with the FDA:
| Product | Strength | Form / route | Manufacturer | NDC |
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| Fluvastatin Sodium | FLUVASTATIN SODIUM 80 mg/1 | Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release · Oral | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 00093-7446-01 |
| Fluvastatin Sodium | FLUVASTATIN SODIUM 80 mg/1 | Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release · Oral | Lannett Company, Inc. | 00527-2580-32 |
Alternative dosage forms of Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release
A different form of the same drug (for example a solution when capsules are short). A form change is a clinical decision — ask your prescriber:
Therapeutic equivalents & pricing 5 productsclick to expand
Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected strengths, with the latest NADAC price (a federal retail-acquisition benchmark, not your copay) and an evidence-based availability label. Cheapest first.
| Product | Manufacturer | Package | NADAC $/unit | AB rating | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvastatin Sodium 80 mg | Teva | 100 tablets | $2.879 | AB | Availability likely |
| Fluvastatin Sodium 80 mg | Lannett | 30 tablets | $2.879 | AB | Availability likely |
| Fluvastatin Sodium Er 80 mg | Sandoz | 100 tablets | $2.879 | AB | Availability likely |
| Fluvastatin Sodium Er 80 mg | Sandoz | 30 tablets | $2.879 | AB | Availability likely |
| Lescol XL 80 mg | Sandoz | 30 tablets | $13.064 | AB | Availability likely |
Equivalents share the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and route; an AB rating means the FDA considers them substitutable. NADAC is a national retail-pharmacy acquisition benchmark from CMS — not what you pay. Availability is inferred from recent pricing, not a stock check.
Other drugs in the same treatment class
These are different medicines — not other versions of Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release — that fall in the same broad treatment class (antihyperlipidemic-hmgcoa reductase inhib(statins)) . They are not automatic substitutes: they can differ in how they work, dosing, effectiveness, side effects and what they’re approved to treat. Do not switch on your own. This list is for information only — ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether any of them is appropriate for you.
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Where does this data come from?
/drug/shortages) — drug, manufacturer & contact, NDC/product, status, availability, reason, therapeutic category and posting/update dates. Current / To Be Discontinued = active; Resolved is kept for history. The Supply-Risk rating is assessed per active ingredient and adds the FDA NDC Directory (still-marketed manufacturers by ingredient & form); same-medicine and equivalent products use First Databank classification + CMS NADAC pricing; Medicaid use + most-affected states come from CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data. Reference only — confirm current status with the manufacturer or FDA before acting on it.