rosuvastatin calcium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ROSUVASTATIN rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 366819
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
13 Feb 2026
to
12 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
22 Aug 2025
to
04 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PHARMACOR ROSUVASTATIN 20 Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 234539
Active ingredients:
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
01 Oct 2025
to
23 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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
01 Sep 2025
to
23 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing