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Active Shortage

TARO-SIMVASTATIN

SUN PHARMA CANADA 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 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~4 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2026-08-17

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.

Estimated Resolution

2027-01-29

~4 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02329166

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-17

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

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