Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 29, 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.
A statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Products affected
15 / 65
In shortage since
Apr 1, 2017
Est. full return
Dec 25, 2026
Reports on file
190
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
JAMP-SIMVASTATIN
20MG · TABLET
TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02375613 · since Apr 21, 2026, est. end Sep 4, 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 Sep 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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
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
Jul 29, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 7, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 7, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Simvastatin used for?
A statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.