pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SIMPRAL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 173138
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Dec 2024
to
06 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SIMPRAL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 173137
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
20 Jan 2025
to
22 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-PRAMIPEXOLE pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 227667
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7922

From
11 Jul 2025
to
22 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

SIMIPEX pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.125 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172017
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
07 Mar 2025
to
25 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SIMIPEX pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172021
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
28 Mar 2025
to
10 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SIMPRAL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.125 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 173139
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 Mar 2025
to
18 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.