AU ATC C10AX09 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ezetimibe shortage in Australia
Is there an Ezetimibe shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 17 Ezetimibe products are reported short in Australia, the first since 28 May 2025. The company estimate for the return is 2 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Mar 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | ZIMYBE 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack | 28 May 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZIMYBE 10/20 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablet blister pack | 28 May 2025 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZIMYBE 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack | 23 Jan 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZIMYBE 10/80 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 80 mg tablet blister pack | 13 Feb 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | APO-EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack | 18 Mar 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE SIMVASTATIN 10/40 ezetimibe & simvastatin 10/40 mg tablet blister pack | 8 May 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | EZETORIN 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack | 1 Jun 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE SIMVASTATIN 10/20 ezetimibe & simvastatin 10/20 mg tablet blister pack | 3 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE SIMVASTATIN 10/10 ezetimibe & simvastatin 10/10 mg tablet blister pack | 9 Jun 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | APO-EZETIMIBE ezetimibe 10mg tablet bottle pack limited | 12 Jun 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | EZEMICHOL ezetimibe 10mg tablet blister pack limited | 16 Jul 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10 mg+40 mg ezetimibe 10 mg tablet and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40 mg tablet blister compos | 17 Aug 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE SIMVASTATIN 10/80 ezetimibe & simvastatin 10/80 mg tablet blister pack | 17 Aug 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | VYTORIN 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack limited | 7 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+10mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 10mg tablets composite pack limited | 17 Sep 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+20mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20mg tablets composite pack limited | 30 Sep 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | EZALO Composite Pack 10mg+40mg ezetimibe 10mg tablets and rosuvastatin (as calcium) 40mg tablets composite pack limited | 30 Sep 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
Source
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Medicine Shortage Reports Database. Official list. National shortages of reportable medicines, current and anticipated within six months; one row per product.