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
31 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands 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
17 Jul 2026
to
14 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands 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
04 Jan 2027
to
31 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands 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
31 Jul 2026
to
31 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available

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
26 Feb 2026

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
22 May 2026
to
22 May 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing