prazosin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73858
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Oct 2023
to
29 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Overseas registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73862
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
15 Sep 2023
to
29 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Overseas registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73866
Active ingredients:
prazosin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
13 Jul 2023
to
29 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Overseas registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals