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Simvastatin shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Simvastatin products are in shortage in Canada (15 of 65 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Dec 25, 2026.
Products affected
15 / 65
In shortage since
Apr 1, 2017
Est. full return
Dec 25, 2026
Reports on file
189
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
JAMP-SIMVASTATIN
5MG · TABLET TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02375591 · since Oct 31, 2025, est. end Dec 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-SIMVASTATIN
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02250144 · since Apr 30, 2026, est. end Aug 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-SIMVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02250160 · since Apr 22, 2026, est. end Sep 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-SIMVASTATIN
80MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02247015 · since May 19, 2026, est. end May 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-SIMVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02375613 · since Mar 12, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-SIMVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02375613 · since Apr 21, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-SIMVASTATIN
80MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02375079 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-SIMVASTATIN
5MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02375036 · since Apr 1, 2017, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-SIMVASTATIN
5MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02247297 · since Oct 31, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-SIMVASTATIN
80MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02247301 · since Oct 31, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-SIMVASTATIN
10MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02247298 · since Oct 31, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVA-SIMVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02247299 · since Oct 31, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Simvastatin is currently affected by 15 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, APOTEX INC, MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC and 1 others.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; delay in shipping of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Simvastatin is classified under “LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN” (ATC C10AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Simvastatin be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 25, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Simvastatin in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.