aripiprazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ARIPIPRAZOLE 15 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152924
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
02 Oct 2026
to
08 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

APO-ARIPIPRAZOLE 5 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152904
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
27 Nov 2026
to
01 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.