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

RAN-SIMVASTATIN

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-SIMVASTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-SIMVASTATIN 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 4, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-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
Report last updated2019-10-04
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.

Closest Matches

ZOCOR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 00884332

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-SIMVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02250152

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-SIMVASTATIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02375605

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

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 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

02329158

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

See all SIMVASTATIN products →

Shortage History