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simvastatin · Medicine question

How should Zocor (simvastatin) film-coated tablets be stored?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Store Zocor (simvastatin) film-coated tablets at no more than 25°C and keep the blister in the outer carton to protect from moisture.

Sources for this answer

Zocor 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tabletsOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §6.4 Special precautions for storage · Version 50Document updated 17 April 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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