Atorvastatin (Lorstat) 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg tabs: Monthly dispensing

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We are temporarily changing the dispensing frequency for atorvastatin 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets.

10 January update: low supply of 20mg strength

Viatris, the supplier of Atorvastatin (Lorstat) 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg tabs has advised it has limited stock of the tab 20 mg presentation (Pharmacode: 2493594).

Some pharmacies may experience difficulties sourcing from wholesalers so are encouraged to try alternative wholesalers if possible. Alternatively, two 10 mg tabs may be dispensed if the 20 mg presentation is not available.

All other presentations of Atorvastatin (Lorstat) are available.

Monthly dispensing from 1 January 2025

To avoid a possible supply issue, Pharmac will remove "all-at-once" (stat) dispensing from atorvastatin (Lorstat) 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets. There has been a brief delay to the next shipment of this product.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We took this action to avoid a larger supply issue.

All-at-once (stat) dispensing will return

We will return to all-at-once dispensing once the supplier can confirm uninterrupted supply.

Affected products

Atorvastatin    

  • Presentation: Tab 10 mg
  • Brand: Lorstat
  • Pharmacode: 2493586
  • Subsidy: $5.16
  • Measure / Qty: per 500
  • Presentation: Tab 20 mg
  • Brand: Lorstat
  • Pharmacode: 2493594
  • Subsidy: $8.12
  • Measure / Qty: per 500
  • Presentation: Tab 40 mg
  • Brand: Lorstat
  • Pharmacode: 2493608
  • Subsidy: $13.79
  • Measure / Qty: per 500
  • Presentation: Tab 80 mg
  • Brand: Lorstat
  • Pharmacode: 2493616
  • Subsidy: $25.39
  • Measure / Qty: per 500

For pharmacists

We have developed a generic A5 flier for supply issues. We hope it will support conversations with people affected by supply issues. 

Who to contact

If you have questions about this issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz

Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.

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