atorvastatin calcium trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 179822
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
04 Sep 2025
to
12 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216961
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
29 Aug 2025
to
31 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.

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
11 Jul 2025
to
24 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product 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:
1800 274 276

From
08 Sep 2025
to
24 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is 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
26 May 2025
to
24 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product 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
25 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.

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 Dec 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.

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
12 Jun 2025
to
15 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

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
28 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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
30 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TROVAS atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 179821
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
30 Sep 2025
to
30 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

APO-ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40 mg tablets bottle
AUST R: 179857
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
07 Nov 2025
to
12 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

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
24 Jul 2025
to
04 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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:
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
16 Jul 2025
to
28 Aug 2025

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
04 Feb 2025
to
28 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
01 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing