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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet bottle pack
AUST R: 263217
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 Nov 2024
to
27 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 263212
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Aug 2024
to
06 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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:
Alternative generic products are available.
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 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
BTC Ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 391682
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
09 May 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+10mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203689
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
29 Aug 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+20mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203691
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
29 Aug 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+5mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203693
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
03 Jul 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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 10/40 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 GH ezetimibe 10 mg tablet blister pack (PVC-Aclar blister)
AUST R: 246025
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0398097914

From
18 Sep 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
Ezetimibe Sandoz ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 263045
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Dec 2023
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 276975
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
10 Sep 2024
to
16 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10 mg+10 mg ezetimibe 10 mg tablet and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg tablet blister composite pack
AUST R: 375652
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
22 Jul 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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
21 Jul 2024
to
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+20mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203692
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
12 Sep 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
EZEMICHOL ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 263224
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Jan 2025
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment
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
EZETROL ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 91161
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
04 Sep 2024
to
22 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10 mg tablet bottle pack
AUST R: 276974
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
03 Sep 2024
to
15 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10 mg+20 mg ezetimibe 10 mg tablet and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg tablet blister composite pack
AUST R: 375663
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
22 Jul 2024
to
30 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE SIMVASTATIN 10/20 ezetimibe & simvastatin 10/20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 299009
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
12 Jul 2024
to
01 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+10mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203694
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
17 May 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ROSUZET Composite Pack 10mg+5mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5mg tablets composite pack
AUST R: 203690
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
rosuvastatin calcium

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
03 Jul 2024
to
15 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
ZEKLEN 10 mg/10 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 233034
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
02 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/20 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232437
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
02 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/40 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232438
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ZEKLEN 10 mg/80 mg ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 232439
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability