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💊 Medicine AT May 18, 2026

Simvastatin Actavis 40 mg Filmtabletten 40 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Simvastatin · Source
Simvastatin Actavis 40 mg Filmtabletten 40 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Simvastatin · Source
Parallel export ban in effect.
✅
Resolved by agency
The issuing agency has confirmed this medicine alert is over — the underlying issue was addressed. Originally reported 117 days ago.
📈 Timeline
56 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 14, 2026

What is this? This is a cholesterol-lowering medicine called simvastatin. It comes as a 40 mg tablet.

What's happening? The tablets are not available right now. There is a delay in making them.

Does this affect me? If you take this exact medicine in Austria, you may not be able to get it.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another safe option.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
SIMVASTATIN
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: C10AA01 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Actavis Group PTC ehf., Dalshraun 1, 220 Hafnarfjördur, Republic of Iceland · Affected packs: 30 Stück Blisterpackung, Schachtel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-18]

First published
May 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Simvastatin Actavis 40 mg Filmtabletten 40 mg (Filmtablette). Parallel export ban in effect.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 18, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on medikamente.basg.gv.at.

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