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APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet bottle pack AUST R: 263217Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
04 Dec 2025
to
06 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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EZEMICHOL ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 263224Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
21 Nov 2025
to
13 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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Ezetast 10/10 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/10 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 306963Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
08 Nov 2024
to
25 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
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ZIMYBE 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206627Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
28 May 2025
to
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZIMYBE 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206629Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
28 May 2025
to
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZIMYBE 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206631Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
23 Jan 2026
to
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZIMYBE 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 206628Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
13 Feb 2026
to
30 Jun 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/10 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/10 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 306961Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
28 Jun 2024
to
23 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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EZETORIN 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 309795Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
08 Oct 2025
to
16 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 263212Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
04 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product -ARX-EZETIMIBE 10MG TAB 30 BLST AUST R: 396893
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