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ZIMSTAT simvastatin 5mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 95672Active ingredients:
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
03 Dec 2025
to
23 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
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
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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
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
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
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZIMYBE 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206631Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
09 Jan 2026
to
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZIMYBE 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206628Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
13 Feb 2026
to
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
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
08 Oct 2025
to
16 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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