rosuvastatin calcium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
15 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

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
15 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands 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
01 Sep 2025
to
01 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

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
22 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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
12 Jun 2025
to
15 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+40mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203687
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
01 Apr 2025
to
15 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing