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Statin (cholesterol) · ATC C10AA01

Simvastatin

Zocor in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Zocor, Lipovas).

15 destinations
DestinationAsk forStatus
United StatesAsk forZocor (mostly sold generic)Rx only
United KingdomAsk forZocor (mostly sold generic)Rx only
CanadaAsk forZocorRx only
GermanyAsk forZocorRx only
FranceAsk forZocorGeneric name here: SimvastatineRx only
MexicoAsk forSold generic as "Simvastatina"Rx only

The Zocor brand is no longer registered in Mexico.

EthiopiaAsk forSold generic as "Simvastatin"Rx only
JapanAsk forLipovasGeneric name here: シンバスタチン (shinbasutachin)Rx only
Source: mhlw.go.jp ↗
VietnamAsk forZocorRx only
SingaporeAsk forZocorRx only
Source: data.gov.sg ↗
MoroccoAsk forZovas / SimvacolRx only
Source: ammps.gov.ma ↗
PortugalAsk forZocorRx only
TürkiyeAsk forLipvakol / SimtaRx only

Rarely stocked now that atorvastatin and rosuvastatin are more widely prescribed. Pharmacies usually order it as a generic.

Source: titck.gov.tr ↗
ItalyAsk forZocor / Sinvacor / SivastinGeneric name here: SimvastatinaRx only
SpainAsk forZocorGeneric name here: SimvastatinaRx only