atorvastatin calcium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ATORVASTATIN GH atorvastatin (as calcium) 80 mg film coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 180326
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands available.

ATORVASTATIN GH atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg film coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 180321
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

Deletion from market:
30 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ATORVASTATIN GH atorvastatin (as calcium) 40 mg film coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 180330
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands available.