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IT ATC C10AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Simvastatin shortage in Italy
Is there a Simvastatin shortage in Italy?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Simvastatin products are reported short in Italy, the first since 15 Nov 2021. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Italy
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | SIMVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Nov 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SIMVASTATINA ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 31 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SIMVASTATINA TEVA ITALIA | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 4 May 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SIMVASTATINA TEVA ITALIA | TEVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Aug 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | SIMVASTATINA PENSA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Nov 2026 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
Source
AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency), licensed CC-BY 4.0. Official list. All shortages reported by marketing-authorisation holders, including medicines being withdrawn.