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 20MG 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 strength20MG

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

ZOCOR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00884340

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 20MG

PREMPHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02247533

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-SIMVASTATIN

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02405164

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

RATIO-SIMVASTATIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02247070

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-SIMVASTATIN TABLETS

NU-PHARM INC

40MG · DIN 02247077

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-SIMVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02250179

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02269279

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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