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BE ATC C10AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Simvastatin shortage in Belgium
Is there a Simvastatin shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Simvastatin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 8 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 8 Feb 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Simvastatine Teva 20 mg film-coat. tabl. 30 | Teva | 8 Jun 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Simvastatine Teva 40 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Teva | 22 Jun 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Simvastatine Teva 40 mg film-coat. tabl. 30 | Teva | 3 Aug 2026 | 8 Feb 2027 | Increased demand |
| BE | Simvastatin Sandoz 40 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Sandoz | 16 Sep 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Simvastatin Sandoz 80 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Sandoz | 23 Sep 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Increased demand |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.