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simvastatin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279097
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
03 Feb 2023
to
19 May 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands available
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279098
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
09 Dec 2022
to
19 May 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other brands are available.
APO-EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279116
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
23 Dec 2022
to
20 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ZIMSTAT simvastatin 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 95672
Active ingredients:
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

Deletion from market:
31 May 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternate generic products are available