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APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 223448Active ingredients:
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
06 Dec 2024
to
14 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 223449Active ingredients:
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
01 Nov 2024
to
14 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 223451Active ingredients:
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
21 Feb 2025
to
11 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 223450Active ingredients:
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
18 Oct 2024
to
20 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ZEKLEN 10 mg/10 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 233034Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone:
1800023135
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Deletion from market:
02 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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ZEKLEN 10 mg/20 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 232437Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone:
1800023135
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Deletion from market:
02 Sep 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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ZEKLEN 10 mg/40 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 232438Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone:
1800023135
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Deletion from market:
28 Jun 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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ZEKLEN 10 mg/80 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 232439Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone:
1800023135
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Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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