ezetimibe - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
25 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279098
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
19 Feb 2026
to
25 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
ZIMYBE 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206627
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
28 May 2025
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ZIMYBE 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206629
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
28 May 2025
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ZIMYBE 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206631
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
23 Jan 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
ZIMYBE 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 206628
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
13 Feb 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
ARX-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 396893
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
08 May 2026
to
26 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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
04 Dec 2025
to
05 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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
21 Nov 2025
to
29 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

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

Deletion from market:
04 Dec 2025

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
EzSimva GH 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309720
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
04 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
EzSimva GH 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309765
Active ingredients:
ezetimibe
simvastatin

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
04 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.