simvastatin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309756
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Mar 2026
to
15 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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:
180072636

From
13 Mar 2026
to
15 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are 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:
1800726369

From
19 Feb 2026
to
25 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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
ZIMYBE 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206627
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
28 May 2025
to
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ZIMYBE 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206629
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
28 May 2025
to
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ZIMYBE 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206631
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
23 Jan 2026
to
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ZIMYBE 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206628
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 Feb 2026
to
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
APO-EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309758
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Jun 2026
to
17 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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:
1800726369

From
11 May 2026
to
01 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
EzSimva GH 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309744
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398097900

Deletion from market:
31 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
EzSimva GH 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309720
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
04 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
EzSimva GH 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309765
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
04 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.