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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 263212
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Aug 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available
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.
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+10mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203689
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
29 Aug 2024
to
05 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+40mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203688
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
29 Aug 2024
to
01 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
EZEMICHOL ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 263224
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
29 Nov 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are 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
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 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An 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 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative presentation is available.
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
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+40mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203687
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
01 Apr 2025
to
01 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet bottle pack
AUST R: 263217
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Nov 2024
to
04 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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
ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/40mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216958
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
17 Jan 2024
to
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+20mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203691
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
29 Aug 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+5mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203693
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
03 Jul 2024
to
16 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
EZETIMIBE GH ezetimibe 10 mg tablet blister pack (PVC-Aclar blister)
AUST R: 246025
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0398097914

From
24 Dec 2024
to
20 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Ezetimibe Sandoz ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 263045
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Dec 2023
to
13 Feb 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
ZEKLEN 10 mg/10 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 233034
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
02 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/20 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232437
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
02 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/40 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232438
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/80 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232439
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability