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SE ATC C10AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Simvastatin shortage in Sweden
Is there a Simvastatin shortage in Sweden?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Simvastatin products are reported short in Sweden, the first since 25 Sep 2024. The company estimate for the return is 25 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Jan 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Sweden
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 10 mg Blister, 100 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 10 mg Blister, 30 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 20 mg Blister, 100 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 20 mg Blister, 30 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 40 mg Blister, 100 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 40 mg Blister, 30 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Brown 80 mg Blister, 100 tabletter | Brown & Burk IR Limited | 25 Sep 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Teva 10 mg Burk, 250 tabletter | Teva Sweden AB | 26 May 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Teva 20 mg Burk, 250 tabletter | Teva Sweden AB | 15 Jul 2026 | 20 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Teva 80 mg Blister, 100 tabletter | Teva Sweden AB | 23 Oct 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Simvastatin Teva 40 mg Burk, 250 tabletter anticipated | Teva Sweden AB | 10 Dec 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
Source
Läkemedelsverket (Swedish Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages (restanmälningar) reported by companies; one row per pack.