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NO ATC C10AA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Atorvastatin shortage in Norway

Is there an Atorvastatin shortage in Norway?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Atorvastatin products are reported short in Norway, the first since 31 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 8 Jan 2027 (latest 22 Jan 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Norway

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOLipitor 40 mg tablett, filmdrasjert, 100 stk blisterpakningViatris Healthcare Limited31 Aug 20268 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer
NOLipitor 20 mg tablett, filmdrasjert, 100 stk blisterpakningViatris Healthcare Limited26 Oct 202622 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer

Source

DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).