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Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 4 September 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues Supply issue: Bicillin LA injection. Please reserve stock for children under 13 years We notified you in June that the supply of Benzathine benzylpenicillin (Bicillin LA) Inj 900 mg (1.2 million units) in 2.3 ml syringe, will be significantly delayed. Key Dates: The next shipment of...

Issue 349 - 4 September 2026 Welcome to the fortnightly Health Improvement and Innovation Digest. The Digest has links to key evidence of interest, with access to new content arranged by topic. You can forward this newsletter to others who may be interested in receiving it. They can register and subscribe here. You can also access other recent issues of the digest here. If you have any queries, please email us at library@health.govt.nz. Article Access For articles that aren't open access,...

We are writing to update you on current issues. Change of Salt Coversyl tablets Supply Issues Mercaptopurine 50mg tablets (Puri-nethol) Trusteel Infusion Sets Reminder Disopyramide phosphate capsule 100mg (Rythmodan - Neon) Brand Change/ Delisting Changes to funded Escitalopram 10mg tablets Reminder of discontinuations5 Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Epilim 100mg tab crushable Enhanced safety feature 1. Clexane injections. 1. Coversyl tablets change of salt:...

Supply issue: Bicillin LA injection. Please reserve stock for children under 13 years Supply issue: Bicillin LA injection We notified you in June that the supply of Benzathine benzylpenicillin (Bicillin LA) Inj 900 mg (1.2 million units) in 2.3 ml syringe, will be significantly delayed. Key Dates: The next shipment of Bicillin LA is not expected until mid-November 2026. An alternative has been available - Benzathine benzylpenicillin (Inj 900 mg (1.2 million units) Benzetacil vial....

Kia ora koutou As winter draws to a close, I want to acknowledge the dedication of our health workforce as they continue to manage a late surge in influenza cases across the country. Thank you to everyone providing high-quality care and support during this period of increased demand. The recently announced decision to fund flu vaccination for all children under five is a welcome investment in the protection of our youngest New Zealanders. Audrey SonersonDirector-General of Health As we move...

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