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BE ATC C10AA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Atorvastatin shortage in Belgium
Is there an Atorvastatin shortage in Belgium?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Atorvastatin products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 16 Mar 2026. The company estimate for the return is 18 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Jan 2027). Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Belgium
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Lipitor 80 mg film-coat. tabl. 98 | Viatris Healthcare | 16 Mar 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in the release of the end product |
| BE | Totalip 80 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Viatris GX | 7 Aug 2026 | 27 Jan 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Atorvastatine Teva Pharma 40 mg (Orifarm) film-coat. tabl. 100 | Orifarm | 13 Aug 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Lipitor 10 mg chewable tabl. 30 | Viatris Healthcare | 25 Aug 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | Increased demand |
| BE | Totalip 40 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Viatris GX | 24 Sep 2026 | 27 Jan 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Atorvastatine Viatris 20 mg film-coat. tabl. 100 | Viatris GX | 23 Oct 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
Source
FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.