Pharmac - Supply Update
Clexane: new ERIS safety lock mechanism
From September 2026, Clexane injections will change to the ERIS safety lock mechanism. Links to the suppliers’ guides for clinicians and consumers are available on the website.
Mercaptopurine (Puri-Nethol) 50 mg tablet
The supplier may run out of Puri-Nethol brand mercaptopurine 50 mg tablets at the end of September. A section 29A alternative has been listed from 10 September 2026.
Testosterone undecanoate (Steril-Gene) 40 mg capsules
Stock of Steril-Gene capsules may run out. Resupply is expected by end-September.
Updated supply notices
Codeine phosphate (Noumed) 15, 30 and 60 mg
A shipment of 15 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2643200) has arrived and been sent to wholesalers. Shipments of 30 and 60 mg are expected by mid-September
Disopyramide (Rythmodan) 100 mg
The supplier has found a new brand of Rythmodan. It will be funded from 10 September 2026. Details, pictures and a patient flyer are available on the website.
Nutricia: out of stocks
The following products are out of stock with Nutricia.
Elemental 028
Pineapple & orange (Pharmacode: 2450801)
Summer fruits (Pharmacode: 2450798)
Heparon Junior (Pharmacode: 2615568)
Loprofin animal shapes pasta (Pharmacode: 2304317)
PKU Anamix Junior (Vanilla flavour) (Pharmacode: 2556162)
PKU Lophlex (Berry flavour) (Pharmacode: 2593882)
TYR Anamix Infant (Pharmacode: 2405342)
PediaSure strawberry 200 ml bottle
This product (Pharmacode: 2702762) is available again with the supplier, Abbott.
Pegylated interferon alfa-2a (Pegasys)
Stock of the Irish s29 Pegasys is running low. We have found an alternative and it will be funded from 10 September. Further detail will be added to the website in due course.
Perindopril (Coversyl)
We have updated when the supplier expects to run out of the original Coversyl strengths. See website for details.
Consultations & Notifications
Consultation on the draft 2026/27: Invitation to Tender for healthcare professionals (closes 10 September)
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