aripiprazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ABYRAZ aripiprazole 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159503
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
20 Jan 2026
to
17 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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
18 Sep 2026
to
15 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ARIPIPRAZOLE-WGR 10 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152906
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 936 140

From
17 Jul 2026
to
26 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
ARIPIPRAZOLE-WGR 20 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152902
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 936 140

From
21 Aug 2026
to
26 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
ABYRAZ aripiprazole 15 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 159506
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Feb 2026
to
16 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
APO-ARIPIPRAZOLE 10 mg aripiprazole tablets blister pack
AUST R: 152908
Active ingredients:
aripiprazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
22 Jan 2026
to
22 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing