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Active Shortage

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2018-07-05

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.

20MG · DIN 00884340

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 20MG

PREMPHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02247533

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-SIMVASTATIN

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02405164

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

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

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

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

See all SIMVASTATIN products →

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