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
06 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279102
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
09 Jun 2023
to
06 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
06 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279117
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
25 Aug 2023
to
03 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands available
SIMVAR 80 simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 211955
Active ingredients:
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
29 Sep 2023
to
06 Oct 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
NNA-EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279123
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
21 Apr 2023
to
18 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing