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Kia ora, Pharmac has been informed by Abbott of a change in age range and label affecting PediaSure Chocolate 200 ml. The new stated age range is 3-10 years (previously 1-10years). This is due to changes in the European regulatory requirements, where the product is manufactured. There has been no change in the formulation or nutritional composition of the product. PediaSure Vanilla 200mL and PediaSure Strawberry 200mL remain suitable for ages 1-10 years and can be used as...

From 1 October 2026, the statin rosuvastatin will no longer require a Special Authority for funded access. This means it will be open listed and may be prescribed as a funded medicine to any New Zealander where clinically appropriate. You can read the notification on the Pharmac website here Please share this information: Please share this information with your colleagues and within your networks. If you have any questions regarding this supply issue, please contact enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz....

Kia ora, Please follow this link to our website for the June 2026 Tender Notification. Ngā mihi, Jade Matthews-Wanden | Tender Analyst

We are writing to update you on a supply issue affecting candesartan. Due to issues at the manufacturing plant, there is extremely limited supply of all strengths (4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, and 32 mg) of Candesartan tablets (Candestar brand and all alternative brands). To help manage available stock and maintain access, from 1 July 2026 monthly dispensing will apply to all strengths of candesartan to support equitable distribution while supply remains constrained. Alternative brands are listed...

Dexamfetamine (Noumed) 5 mg tab A shipment has arrived and is available for wholesalers to order. > Dexamfetamine (Noumed) supply notice Methylphenidate Concerta: Supply of 27 mg tablets out of stock. All other strengths available. Ritalin: All strengths available Rubifen: All strengths available Sandoz XR: All strengths available Teva: Supply of 36 mg tablets low. Other strengths available. > Methylphenidate supply notice Rosuvastatin (all strengths) Stock of Rosuvastatin Viatris remains...