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Permanently Discontinued

TARO-SIMVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

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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 TARO-SIMVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. TARO-SIMVASTATIN 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 17, 2026).

Why is TARO-SIMVASTATIN not available?

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

When will TARO-SIMVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is January 29, 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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength20MG

Report last updated2020-05-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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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AURO-SIMVASTATIN

AURO PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02405164

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TEVA-SIMVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 02250187

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-SIMVASTATIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

40MG · DIN 02247223

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SIMVASTATIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02284731

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-SIMVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02329174

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

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

DIN

02329166

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-05-27

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-SIMVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-08-17

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

1MG · DIN 02365650

10MG · DIN 02313707

20MG · DIN 02313715

80MG · DIN 02313758

40MG · DIN 02313723

125MG · DIN 02329204