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
29 Aug 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
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
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
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
22 Jul 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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
21 Jul 2024
to
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+20mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203692
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
12 Sep 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Rosuvastatin Intas rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 234462
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Dec 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products 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
22 Jul 2024
to
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
14 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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
02 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+10mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203694
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
17 May 2024
to
15 Oct 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
03 Jul 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing