ZIMSTAT simvastatin 5mg tablet blister pack - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ZIMSTAT simvastatin 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 95672
Active ingredients:
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
03 Dec 2025
to
22 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling supply. A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) has been implemented. Further information is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-zimstat-simvastatin-5-mg-tablets