simvastatin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 223451
Active ingredients:
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
14 Feb 2025
to
11 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 223448
Active ingredients:
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Dec 2024
to
14 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 223449
Active ingredients:
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Nov 2024
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ZEKLEN 10 mg/10 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 233034
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
02 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/20 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232437
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
02 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/40 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232438
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/80 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232439
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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