ATC codes:
C10AA01
Indication
Mixed hyperlipidaemia
ICD11 code:
5C80.2
INN
Simvastatin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Additional notes
For use in high-risk patients
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
5 mg ;
10 mg ;
20 mg ;
40 mg
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of square box listings on the EML and EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin and pravastatin be specified as therapeutic alternatives under the square box listing for simvastatin on the EML.