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NZ ATC C10AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Rosuvastatin shortage in New Zealand

Is there a Rosuvastatin shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Rosuvastatin product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 16 Oct 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

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

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZRosuvastatin (all strengths)16 Oct 2025not givenNot stated

Source

Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency), medicine notices. Official list. Supply issues and discontinuations of funded medicines that Pharmac has notified; one row per notice.