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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.
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.
SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 20MG
PREMPHARM INC
AURO-SIMVASTATIN
AURO PHARMA INC
Other Products
RATIO-SIMVASTATIN
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NU-SIMVASTATIN TABLETS
NU-PHARM INC
TEVA-SIMVASTATIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02329166
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
SIMVASTATIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-05-27
Reason for Shortage
Manufacturing issues
Past Reports for This Drug
TARO-SIMVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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.
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
10MG · DIN 02313707
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
500MG · DIN 02293536
250MG · DIN 02293579
75MG · DIN 02379813
50MG · DIN 02532158
100MG · DIN 02532166
10MG · DIN 02385481