Home / Atorvastatin / Germany
DE ATC C10AA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Atorvastatin shortage in Germany
Is there an Atorvastatin shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Atorvastatin products are reported short in Germany, the first since 28 Mar 2025. The company estimate for the return is 12 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2026). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Atorvastatin Aristo 80 mg Filmtabletten | Aristo Pharma GmbH | 28 Mar 2025 | 1 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Atorvastatin Aristo 80 mg Filmtabletten | Aristo Pharma GmbH | 28 Mar 2025 | 1 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Atorvastatin Aristo 80 mg Filmtabletten | Aristo Pharma GmbH | 28 Mar 2025 | 1 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | ATORVASTATIN BASICS 30 mg Filmtabletten | Basics GmbH | 4 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active ingredient shortage Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller |
| DE | ATORVASTATIN BASICS 60 mg Filmtabletten | Basics GmbH | 5 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active ingredient shortage Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller |
| DE | ATORVASTATIN BASICS 60 mg Filmtabletten | Basics GmbH | 5 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active ingredient shortage Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller |
| DE | ATORVASTATIN BASICS 60 mg Filmtabletten | Basics GmbH | 5 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active ingredient shortage Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller |
| DE | Atorvastatin Micro Labs 10 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 17 Aug 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Atorvastatin Micro Labs 30 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 18 Aug 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Atorvastatin Micro Labs 30 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 18 Aug 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Atorvastatin Micro Labs 30 mg Filmtabletten | Micro Labs GmbH | 18 Aug 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
Source
BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.