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AU ATC C10AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Rosuvastatin shortage in Australia

Is there a Rosuvastatin shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Rosuvastatin products are reported short in Australia, the first since 22 Sep 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2026). Main reason: not stated.

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

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUROSUVASTATIN LUPIN Rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg tablets blister pack limited22 Sep 202615 Dec 2026Not stated
AUCAVSTAT 20 rosuvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg tablets blister pack anticipated6 Nov 202631 Dec 2026Not 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.