atorvastatin calcium trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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APO-ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 179852
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Jun 2026
to
28 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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:
1800 023 135

From
22 Jun 2026
to
12 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
CADIVAST 10/10 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/10 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199215
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
15 Jun 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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
13 Apr 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
CADIVAST 10/40 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/40 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199225
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
23 Mar 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
CADIVAST 10/80 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg/80 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199217
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
06 Feb 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
CADIVAST 5/10 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/10 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199213
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Jun 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
CADIVAST 5/20 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/20 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199222
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
01 Apr 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
CADIVAST 5/80 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/80 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199210
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
30 Jun 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
CADUET 10/80 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10mg/80mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 100703
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
26 Jun 2026
to
13 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment.
LORSTAT 20 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 334862
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
18 Feb 2026
to
15 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
TROVAS atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 179860
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
22 Sep 2025
to
28 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
CADIVAST 5/40 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/40 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 199214
Active ingredients:
amlodipine besilate
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
16 Oct 2026
to
15 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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
18 May 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LORSTAT 10 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 334865
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
18 Feb 2026
to
20 Apr 2026

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
11 Mar 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

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
31 Mar 2026
to
17 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LORSTAT 40 atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 334863
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
18 Feb 2026
to
26 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
17 Jun 2026
to
17 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PHARMACOR ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279599
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
08 May 2026
to
14 May 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PHARMACOR ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279587
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
08 Jan 2026
to
08 May 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PHARMACOR ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279585
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
24 Feb 2026
to
14 May 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
TROVAS atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 179834
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
21 Sep 2025
to
16 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing