atorvastatin calcium trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 80 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 286639
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Dec 2024
to
10 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/20mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216956
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
07 Jun 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/40mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216958
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
17 Jan 2024
to
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ATOZET ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10mg/80mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 216962
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, multilayer

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
07 Jun 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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
07 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
Ezetast 10/20 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306966
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
10 Dec 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Ezetast 10/40 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306958
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
05 Jul 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is expediting the next shipment.
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 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/20 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306957
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
24 Apr 2024
to
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative product is available.
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/40 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306955
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
24 Apr 2024
to
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
EZETIMIBE/ATORVASTATIN GH 10/80 ezetimibe and atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 10 mg/80 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 306965
Active ingredients:
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
21 Mar 2024
to
01 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available, Other pack sizes are available.
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
15 Jan 2025
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available, Other pack sizes 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
19 Sep 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

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
06 Nov 2024
to
20 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
02 Sep 2024
to
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing