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prazosin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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:
1800 675 229

From
24 Oct 2021
to
15 Dec 2021

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

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

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
04 Jun 2021
to
18 Jun 2021

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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:
1800 675 229

From
16 Sep 2021
to
16 Sep 2021

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing