A process for preparing a pramipexole dihydrochloride granulate comprising the steps of:(a) applying a first solution, comprising pramipexole dihydrochloride or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof and a binding agent, onto particles of pre-blend ingredients to form a granulate of coated particles,(b) drying the granulate of coated particles, and(c) applying a second solution comprising a binder onto the dried granulate of coated particles to form the pramipexole dihydrochloride granulate.