Sunshine Biopharma Launches Cholesterol Fighting Medicine Pravastatin

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Sunshine Biopharma (NASDAQ:SBFM) announced on October 16, 2025 that its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Nora Pharma, has launched Pravastatin, a generic version of Pravachol for lowering LDL and raising HDL cholesterol.

Product details: available strengths 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, sold in bottles of 100 tablets. Market context: IQVIA estimates the Canadian cholesterol‑lowering market at USD $582 million by end of 2025 and a projected CAGR of 8% to USD $1.07 billion by 2033; Biospace projects the global lipid‑lowering market to exceed USD $46.58 billion by 2033.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:SBFM) (the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology and antivirals today announced that its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Nora Pharma Inc., has launched Pravastatin, a generic prescription drug in the therapeutic class of Lipid Metabolism Regulators.

Pravastatin is a generic version of Pravachol^®. Pravastatin is a statin medication that works by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. This helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other serious cardiovascular conditions. With cardiovascular disease remaining a top global health challenge, Nora Pharma is committed to providing effective, accessible treatment options.

Nora Pharma's Pravastatin is available in strengths of 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg, and comes in bottles of 100 tablets.

According to IQVIA, the Canadian market of cholesterol lowering drugs is estimated to reach USD $582 million by the end of 2025. IQVIA further estimates that the cholesterol lowering drugs market in Canada will expand at a CAGR of 8% per year, reaching USD $1.07 billion by 2033. Globally, Biospace projects the lipid-lowering drugs market size to surpass USD $46.58 billion by 2033.

"We are excited to introduce Pravastatin to the market," said Steve Slilaty, CEO of Sunshine Biopharma. "This launch reinforces our dedication to improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies that address critical health needs."

About Sunshine Biopharma Inc.

Sunshine Biopharma currently has 74 generic prescription drugs on the market in Canada and more than 12 additional drugs scheduled to be launched in 2026. In addition, Sunshine Biopharma is conducting a proprietary drug development program which is comprised of (i) K1.1 mRNA, an mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticle targeted for liver cancer, and (ii) PLpro protease inhibitor, a small molecule for treatment of SARS Coronavirus infections. For more information, please visit: www.sunshinebiopharma.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Camille Sebaaly, CFO
Direct Line: 514-814-0464
camille.sebaaly@sunshinebiopharma.com

SOURCE: Sunshine Biopharma Inc.

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FAQ

What did Sunshine Biopharma (SBFM) announce on October 16, 2025?

Sunshine Biopharma announced that subsidiary Nora Pharma launched Pravastatin, a generic cholesterol‑lowering prescription drug.

Is Nora Pharma's Pravastatin a brand or generic and which brand is it equivalent to?

Nora Pharma's Pravastatin is a generic version of Pravachol.

What strengths and package size is SBFM marketing for Pravastatin in Canada?

Pravastatin is available in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg strengths and sold in bottles of 100 tablets.

What is the size and growth outlook for the Canadian cholesterol‑lowering market cited in the announcement?

IQVIA estimates the Canadian market at USD $582 million by end of 2025 and projects a 8% CAGR to USD $1.07 billion by 2033.

Does the release provide revenue guidance or sales targets for SBFM's Pravastatin launch?

No— the announcement gives product and market estimates but does not provide company revenue guidance or sales targets.