Updated Date:
16 Dec 2025
Product Detail:
ZIMSTAT simvastatin 5mg tablet blister pack
Shortage Status:
Current
AUST R:
95672
Availability:
Limited Availability
Active Ingredient:
simvastatin
Reason:
Manufacturing
Dosage Form:
Tablet,filmcoated
Supply Impact Dates
From 03 Dec 2025
To 27 Feb 2026
Management Action:
The sponsor is closely controlling supply. A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) has been implemented. Further information is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-zimstat-simvastatin-5-mg-tablets
