atorvastatin calcium trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/80mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216962
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
07 Jun 2024
to
29 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Ezetast 10/10 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/10 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306963
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
08 Nov 2024
to
25 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
Ezetast 10/20 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306966
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
10 Dec 2024
to
01 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Ezetast 10/40 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306958
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
05 Jul 2024
to
04 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Ezetast 10/80 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/80 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306956
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
21 May 2024
to
01 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/10 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/10 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306961
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
28 Jun 2024
to
01 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/20 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306957
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
24 Apr 2024
to
30 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.
LORSTAT 40 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 334867
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
04 Feb 2025
to
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
LORSTAT 80 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 334864
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
04 Apr 2025
to
30 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
LORSTAT 80 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 334866
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
12 Feb 2025
to
30 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
APO-ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 286639
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Dec 2024
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/20mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216956
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
07 Jun 2024
to
24 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
CADIVAST 10/20 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/20 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199223
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
25 Mar 2025
to
02 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/40 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306955
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
24 Apr 2024
to
03 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/80 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/80 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306965
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
21 Mar 2024
to
24 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LORSTAT 10 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 334861
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
09 Apr 2025
to
28 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LORSTAT 20 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 334868
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 Mar 2025
to
28 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing