rosuvastatin calcium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
26 Mar 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.
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
26 Mar 2024
to
16 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10 mg+10 mg ezetimibe 10 mg tablet and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg tablet blister composite pack
AUST R: 375652
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
15 Mar 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10 mg+20 mg ezetimibe 10 mg tablet and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg tablet blister composite pack
AUST R: 375663
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
30 Jan 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
PHARMACOR ROSUVASTATIN 10 Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 234479
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
01 Jan 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
PHARMACOR ROSUVASTATIN 40 Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 234477
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
24 Mar 2023
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 338653
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
11 Apr 2024
to
26 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 338651
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
26 Apr 2024
to
03 May 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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
16 Jan 2024
to
10 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10 mg+40 mg ezetimibe 10 mg tablet and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40 mg tablet blister composite pack
AUST R: 375656
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
30 Jan 2024
to
15 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+5mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203690
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
15 Jan 2024
to
12 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST ROSUVASTATIN rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 333483
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability