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Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release

Brand names: Fluvastatin Sodium Er, Lescol Xl

Category: Cardiovascular

Not specified 3

FDA status: To Be Discontinued · Last FDA update: Jan 27, 2026 · First posted: Jan 27, 2026 · 1 manufacturers, 3 listed presentations

As of Jan 27, 2026, the FDA lists Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release as being discontinued. Of 3 manufacturer presentations, 3 Not specified.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 1 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Fluvastatin Sodium Tablet, Extended Release is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.
Presentation & package NDCManufacturerAvailabilityFDA note
Fluvastatin Sodium, Tablet, Extended Release, 80 mg (NDC 0781-8017-31)
NDC 0781-8017-31
Sandoz Inc. Not specified Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Fluvastatin Sodium, Tablet, Extended Release, 80 mg (NDC 0781-8017-01)
NDC 0781-8017-01
Sandoz Inc. Not specified Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Lescol XL, Tablet, Extended Release, 80 mg (NDC 66758-211-31)
NDC 66758-211-31
Sandoz Inc. Not specified Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

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FDA data last synced Oct 1, 2026 (FDA record dated Sep 30, 2026).