Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-SIMVASTATIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is MYLAN-SIMVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-SIMVASTATIN 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 18, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-SIMVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2019-09-18

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 10MG

PREMPHARM INC

10MG · DIN 02247532

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZOCOR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00884340

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-SIMVASTATIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02247070

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-SIMVASTATIN TABLETS

NU-PHARM INC

40MG · DIN 02247077

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-SIMVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02250179

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-SIMVASTATIN

PHARMEL INC

80MG · DIN 02253739

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02246583

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

See all SIMVASTATIN products →

Shortage History