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ZIMYBE 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206627Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
28 May 2025
to
28 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZIMYBE 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206629Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
28 May 2025
to
28 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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EZETORIN 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 309795Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
17 Oct 2025
to
21 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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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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