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Current shortage

NOUMED SIMVASTATIN simvastatin 40mg film coated tablet blister pack

simvastatin · 40 mg Tablet, film coated

Supply impact started
30 Apr 2025
Supply impact ends
31 Dec 2026
TGA row last updated
18 May 2026
ARTG ID
298191
Sponsor
AVALLON PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTD
Sponsor phone
1800930999
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Unavailable

Reason reported to TGA

Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

TGA management action

Alternative brands are available.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
  2. 2.
    Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
  3. 3.
    Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.

Official sources

Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — simvastatin

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