aripiprazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ABYRAZ aripiprazole 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159503
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
20 Jan 2026
to
17 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ABYRAZ aripiprazole 15 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159506
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Feb 2026
to
13 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ARIPIPRAZOLE-WGR 20 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152902
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 936 140

From
14 Aug 2026
to
01 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brands are available.

APO-ARIPIPRAZOLE 10 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152908
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
22 Jan 2026
to
22 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing