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AT ATC C10AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Simvastatin shortage in Austria
Is there a Simvastatin shortage in Austria?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Simvastatin products are reported short in Austria, the first since 24 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Austria
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Simvastatin - ratiopharm 80 mg Filmtabletten, 30 Stück | Teva B.V. | 24 Aug 2026 | not given | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
| AT | Simvastatin Hexal 80 mg - Filmtabletten, 30 Stück | Hexal Pharma GmbH | 1 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Simvastatin Sandoz 20 mg - Filmtabletten, 30 Stück | Sandoz GmbH | 1 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
Source
BASG (Austrian Federal Office for Safety in Health Care). Official list. All reported restrictions, listed per pack (PZN).