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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-PRAMIPEXOLE pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.125 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 227666
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7936

From
26 Mar 2025
to
20 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An alternative brand is available. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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
19 Jun 2025
to
20 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
SIFROL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 250 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 66484
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd

Phone:
0288758800

From
10 Oct 2025
to
22 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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
26 May 2025
to
23 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
SIMIPEX pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172018
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
26 Jun 2025
to
23 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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
13 Jun 2025
to
06 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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
19 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
APO-PRAMIPEXOLE pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 227669
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
398097900

From
30 Jan 2026
to
20 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
SIFROL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1.0 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 66485
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd

Phone:
0288758800

From
15 Nov 2025
to
22 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

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

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
SIFROL pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 125 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 67238
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd

Phone:
0288758800

From
15 Nov 2025
to
22 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

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

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
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
19 Dec 2025
to
20 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.
SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.375 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 225592
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Sep 2025
to
30 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 0.75 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 225573
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Sep 2025
to
30 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1.5 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 225603
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Sep 2025
to
30 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 2.25 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 225626
Active ingredients:
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
07 Aug 2025
to
30 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
15 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing