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APO-PRAMIPEXOLE pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.125 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 227666Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7936
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From
26 Mar 2025
to
25 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-PRAMIPEXOLE pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.25 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 227667Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7922
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From
19 Jun 2025
to
19 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
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SIMIPEX pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.125 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 172017Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
26 May 2025
to
25 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SIMIPEX pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.25 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 172018Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
26 Jun 2025
to
25 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SIMPRAL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.125 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 173139Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
13 Jun 2025
to
30 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SIMPRAL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.25 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 173138Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
17 Dec 2024
to
30 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SIMPRAL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 173137Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
20 Jan 2025
to
30 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.75 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 225573Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
15 Aug 2025
to
05 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.375 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 225592Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
12 May 2025
to
05 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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