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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-SIMVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-SIMVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-SIMVASTATIN 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-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 strength40MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

PMS-SIMVASTATIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02252651

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 40MG

PREMPHARM INC

40MG · DIN 02247534

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-SIMVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02250179

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT SIMVASTATIN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

40MG · DIN 02248106

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZOCOR

MERCK CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 00884324

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 10MG

PREMPHARM INC

10MG · DIN 02247532

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

02269287

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

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Shortage History