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Anticipated shortage

CHOLSTAT 40 pravastatin sodium 40mg tablet blister pack

pravastatin sodium · 40 mg Tablet, uncoated

Supply impact started
29 Dec 2026
Supply impact ends
30 July 2027
TGA row last updated
21 Aug 2026
ARTG ID
98489
Sponsor
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800274276
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Alternative brands are available.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Check your current supply — Ask your pharmacist whether you should collect a current prescription before the anticipated shortage.
  2. 2.
    Speak with your prescriber — Discuss options before supply is interrupted.
  3. 3.
    Watch the TGA report — Anticipated shortages can change before the supply impact starts.

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 — pravastatin sodium

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