Zocor

Zocor is a brand name of simvastatin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ZOCOR (simvastatin - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: MERCK
  
  Approval date: December 23, 1991
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MERCK
  
  Approval date: July 10, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 80MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Zocor been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Zocor:

simvastatin tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ACCORD HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: February 26, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: BLU CARIBE
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS INC
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS INC
  
  Approval date: January 23, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: June 23, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: LUPIN
  
  Approval date: May 11, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: LUPIN
  
  Approval date: April 14, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MATRIX LABS LTD
  
  Approval date: June 8, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MICRO LABS LTD
  
  Approval date: September 16, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: June 23, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zocor. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Zocor.

See also...

• Zocor Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Zocor Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zocor Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Zocor Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Simvastatin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Simvastatin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Simvastatin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Simvastatin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Simvastatin AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)