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IT ATC C10BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Simvastatin and Ezetimibe shortage in Italy
Is there a Simvastatin and Ezetimibe shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 15 Simvastatin and Ezetimibe products are reported short in Italy, the first since 28 Feb 2021. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 28 Feb 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 28 Feb 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 May 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 7 Jul 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 21 Dec 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA SUN | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) B.V. | 25 Dec 2022 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 7 Jan 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 10 Feb 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ALMUS | ALMUS S.R.L. | 2 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 1 Apr 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ALMUS | ALMUS S.R.L. | 1 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA AUROBINDO | AUROBINDO PHARMA (ITALIA) S.R.L. | 14 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | EZETIMIBE E SIMVASTATINA SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.