MAR-SIMVASTATIN
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MAR-SIMVASTATIN in Canada?
Yes. MAR-SIMVASTATIN 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 5, 2018).
Why is MAR-SIMVASTATIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.
When will MAR-SIMVASTATIN be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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ZOCOR
ORGANON CANADA INC.
TEVA-SIMVASTATIN
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JAMP-SIMVASTATIN
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TARO-SIMVASTATIN
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
PRO-SIMVASTATIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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.
DIN
02375052
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02537893
500MG · DIN 02481073
1MG · DIN 02554364
100MG · DIN 02555093
100MG · DIN 00297763
3.5MG · DIN 02493306
150MG · DIN 02546639
1000MG · DIN 02560216
2000MG · DIN 02560224
0.5MG · DIN 02564467
10MG · DIN 02480530
0.2MG · DIN 02502615