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Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) shortage — availability across Europe

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MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) currently has availability issues reported in 2 European registers: Germany, Greece.

Shortage  ATC C10AA05 · also listed as: Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) · data refreshed 11 September 2026

Key facts

As of 11 September 2026, 2 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.), covering 9 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Germany on 2025-03-28 and has now been open for about 18 months. Where agencies state a cause, manufacturing problems lead with 4 of the 9 stated-cause reports, followed by unexpectedly high demand with 4. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-12-31; the earliest is 2026-09-30. Notably, 1 report has already passed the expected-resolution date without closing — prognoses for this medicine should be read as estimates, not commitments. Momentum is current, not historical: 4 of the open reports were filed within the last 90 days. Registers in Germany indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching. In the WHO ATC classification, Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) is coded C10AA05 — a medicine acting on the cardiovascular system — so clinically related products appear under “Related medicines” below.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇩🇪 GermanyShortage
ATORVASTATIN BASICS 30 mg Filmtabletten
+ 7 more products
ATORVASTATIN BASICS 60 mg Filmtabletten
ATORVASTATIN BASICS 80 mg Filmtabletten
Atorvastatin Aristo 80 mg Filmtabletten
Atorvastatin Micro Labs 10 mg Filmtabletten
Atorvastatin Micro Labs 20 mg Filmtabletten
Atorvastatin Micro Labs 30 mg Filmtabletten
Atorvastatin PUREN 40 mg Filmtabletten
2025-03-282026-12-31Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
Alternatives: N/A
register ↗
🇬🇷 GreeceLimited availability
NELIBAT F.C.TAB 40MG/TAB BTx30 (BLIST 3x10)
2026-04-012026-08-31Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας δραστικής,register ↗

New register reports per month

2025-03: 12025-04: 02025-05: 02025-06: 12025-07: 02025-08: 12025-09: 02025-10: 02025-11: 02025-12: 02026-01: 02026-02: 02026-03: 12026-04: 12026-05: 02026-06: 12026-07: 02026-08: 32025-032026-08

Full report history (9 register entries)

Every individual register entry for Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇩🇪 DEAtorvastatin Micro Labs 20 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-08-192026-10-16Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇩🇪 DEAtorvastatin Micro Labs 30 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-08-182026-10-16Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇩🇪 DEAtorvastatin Micro Labs 10 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-08-172026-10-16Erhöhte Nachfrage
🇩🇪 DEAtorvastatin PUREN 40 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-06-222026-09-30Probleme in der Herstellung
🇬🇷 GRNELIBAT F.C.TAB 40MG/TAB BTx30 (BLIST 3x10)Limited availability2026-04-012026-08-31Καθυστέρηση παράδοσης Εναλλακτικά άλλα σκευάσματα της ίδιας
🇩🇪 DEATORVASTATIN BASICS 60 mg FilmtablettenShortage2026-03-052026-12-31Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
🇩🇪 DEATORVASTATIN BASICS 30 mg FilmtablettenShortage2025-08-042026-12-31Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
🇩🇪 DEATORVASTATIN BASICS 80 mg FilmtablettenShortage2025-06-132026-12-31Probleme beim Wirkstoffhersteller
🇩🇪 DEAtorvastatin Aristo 80 mg FilmtablettenShortage2025-03-282026-12-01Erhöhte Nachfrage

Frequently asked

Is Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 11 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Germany, Greece. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-30 to 2026-12-31. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.)?

8 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.) availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency registers that list Atorvastatin-Calcium-Trihydrat (Ph.Eur.): BfArM (Germany), EOF limited-availability list (Greece). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

Related medicines (same ATC class)

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