Current Shortage Status
atorvastatin (Lipitor®)20mg chewable tablets
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for atorvastatin (Lipitor®)20mg chewable tablets (PDF:150KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 23 Nov 2022
Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 10mg chewable tablets
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 10mg chewable tablets (PDF:145KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 31 May 2022
Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 20mg chewable tablets
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 20mg chewable tablets (PDF:122KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 15 Feb 2022
Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 10mg chewable tablets
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 10mg chewable tablets (PDF:123KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 15 Feb 2022
Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 20mg chewable tablets
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Atorvastatin (Lipitor®) 20mg chewable tablets (PDF:211KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 18 Nov 2021
What to Do If You're Affected
- Contact your pharmacy as soon as possible — don't wait until you run out
- Ask your pharmacist if a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) is active
- Speak to your GP about prescribing an alternative
- Try other local pharmacies who may have different stock
- Sign up for MedWatch alerts to track this shortage
Page last updated: 7 February 2026. Data checked daily.