Pharmac

Kia ora.   We are writing to update you on the constrained supply of oxytocin injection 10 IU per mL, 1 mL ampoule (Pharmacode: 2577046) from mid to late November 2025.   Medsafe has approved a labelling exemption for an alternative German product. The product should be available to order by the end of October 2025. The product is identical except the label on the ampoule is in German (as shown below). It will come in the standard New Zealand-labelled carton, and it will have

Pharmac has confirmed it will fund an additional extended-release brand of methylphenidate - Methylphenidate Sandoz XR - from 1 December 2025.  This decision follows recent consultation and will help increase supply and provide more options for people who need ADHD treatments. Methylphenidate Sandoz XR will be available in the same strengths as Concerta – 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, and 54 mg. It will be funded alongside currently available brands, under existing eligibility criteri

Heparin sodium inj 5,000 iu per ml, 5 ml ampoule (Brand change)  (Pharmacode: 2651815) The funded brand of heparin sodium injections (5,000 iu/ml 5 ml ampoules) is changing from Panpharma to Pfizer. Pfizer will be listed from 1 November 2025. A flyer for patients is available. Nonacog gamma [Recombinant Factor IX] (Rixubis) Inj 2,000 iu vial  (Pharmacode: 2487950) Due to recent high demand, Takeda, the supplier has low stock of the inj 2,000 iu vial of Rixubis. Takeda is wor

From 1 November 2025, Pharmac will be updating its rare disorders policy principles by broadening the definition of a rare disorder. The new definition will be: “a medical condition with a specific pattern of clinical signs, symptoms and findings that affects fewer than or equal to 1 in 2,000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand.” This change aligns Pharmac’s policy with the Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy 2024 and reflects the feedback we received from stakeholders a

We want your feedback on a proposal to fund silver diamine fluoride for people accessing dental services through Health New Zealand public hospitals, and the ‘Health New Zealand Community Oral Health Service’ for children and some adolescents. Silver diamine fluoride is a topical dental treatment, combining ionic silver and fluoride. It can stop the progression of existing cavities and reduce tooth sensitivity. It is used in hospitals and community dental clinics and can only

Humapen Savvio: Update  Eli Lilly has made changes to how it supplies its Humapen Savvio insulin pen.  Imiquimod: New look  (Pharmacode: 2543907) Imiquimod is changing packaging style from a sachet to a "stick". Pictures and a patient flyer are available. Rizatriptan (Rizamelt) dispersible tab 10 mg  (Pharmacode: 2394634) Due to an increase in demand and delays at the factory, there is a supply issue affecting Rizamelt tablets.  Rosuvastatin (10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg tablets)  Via

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Candesartan cilexetil (Candestar) Tab 32 mg  (Pharmacode: 2380439) Due to delays at the factory, the supplier is out of stock of this...

Discontinuation:   We are writing to inform you that Sanofi is discontinuing supply of ketoprofen (Oruvail) SR Capsules 200mg.    Key...

We are writing to inform you of that there has been a delay with a recent shipment of Condyline solution 0.5%   Key messages: AFT...

Tender results Kia ora, Please find attached the 29 September 2025 Tender Notification . Ngā mihi,  Stefanie Moir | Tender Analyst Te...

Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers | 26 September 2025   Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications,...

Proposal to fund medicines for multiple sclerosis, eye conditions, breast cancer and lung cancer Pharmac is seeking feedback on a...

Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers | 19 September 2025   Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications,...

New community medicine notices Ascorbic acid (Cvite) Tab 100 mg  (Pharmacode: 2642255) Supply of this product is limited. The next...

Proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate for ADHD Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new modified-release brand...

Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers | 12 September 2025 Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and...

New community medicine notices None Updated notices Codeine phosphate (Noumed) Tab 60 mg  (Pharmacode: 2643227) Stock has arrived with...

Proposal to enter into agreement for a range of medical devices supplied by Ecolab New Zealand Kia ora This link will take you to the...

Proposal to enter into agreement for a range of medical devices supplied by Ecolab New Zealand This link  will take you to the proposal...