Cardiovascular | Low Risk

Ezetimibe + atorvastatin (Atozet)

What to know about Ezetimibe + atorvastatin — also sold as Atozet, Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin GH 10/80, Ezetast, Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin GH 10/40, Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin GH 10/10 and 1 more: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.

Ezetimibe + atorvastatin (brand names: Atozet, Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin GH 10/80, Ezetast, Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin GH 10/40, Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin GH 10/10 and 1 more) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S4 medication under the TGA in Australia. Low-risk lipid-modifying combination with minimal work capacity impact.

Key Takeaways

  • TGA Schedule: S4 in Australia
  • Risk level: Low (1 points)
  • PBS listed: Subsidised under the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Scheduling and Classification

Jurisdiction Classification Status
Australia (TGA) S4 PBS listed

Risk Profile

Risk Level Low
Risk Points 1
CNS Depressant No
Respiratory Risk No

Low-risk lipid-modifying combination with minimal work capacity impact.

How Ezetimibe + atorvastatin is regulated

Ezetimibe + atorvastatin is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.

Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes

Classified as S4 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for subsidised prescribing.

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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.