Current shortage
CADIVAST 5/20 amlodipine (as besilate) and atorvastatin (as calcium) 5 mg/20 mg tablets bottle
amlodipine besilate~atorvastatin calcium trihydrate · 6.94 mg~21.688 mg Tablet, film coated
- Supply impact started
- 1 Apr 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 15 Feb 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 12 Oct 2026
- ARTG ID
- 199222
- Sponsor
- Alphapharm Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800274276
- Shortage impact
- Medium
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options.
What to do
- 1.Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
- 2.Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
- 3.Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).
TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database
PBS schedule — amlodipine besilate~atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
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