prazosin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73858
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73862
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
15 Sep 2023
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative brand is available.
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73866
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
13 Jul 2023
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
MINIPRESS prazosin 1 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10756
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
14 Jan 2025
to
31 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative strength is available.
MINIPRESS prazosin 2 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10757
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
07 May 2025
to
31 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative strength is available.
MINIPRESS prazosin 5 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10758
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
08 Jan 2025
to
08 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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