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Active Shortage

SIMVASTATIN

SANIS HEALTH 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 there a shortage of SIMVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. SIMVASTATIN 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 11, 2026).

Why is SIMVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will SIMVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is March 12, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~4 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength40MG
Report last updated2026-11-11
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

ZOCOR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 00884332

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-SIMVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02250152

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-SIMVASTATIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02375605

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SIMVASTATIN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02386313

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-SIMVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02329182

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-SIMVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

80MG · DIN 02247224

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02284766

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History