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Supply issue: Montelukast tab 5mg (Viatris)

  • May 5
  • 1 min read

Supply issue:


We are writing to inform you of a supply issue: Viatris notified Pharmac that due to delays at the manufacturing facility, Montelukast tab 5mg is in short supply.


Key Date:


  • A new brand Montelukast tab 5mg (Relonchem) is available, and has been listed (funded) from 1 May 2026.

 

Key messages:


  • These tablets are for paediatric use, both brands are chewable, cherry flavour.

  • Montelukast tab 5mg (Relonchem) is a pink coloured, circular, tablet.

  • Montelukast tab 5mg (Viatris) is a white to off-white coloured, round tablet

  • This is not a Medsafe approved medicine and will need to be prescribed and dispensed in line with Section 29A of the Medicines Act.

  • Our webpage includes information and a patient information leaflet, see Montelukast (tab 5 mg): Supply issue


Questions:

 

If you have any queries, please contact us at enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz


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Ngā mihi,

 

Anna I Senior Advisor Implementation

Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga | PO Box 10 254 | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington

P: 0800 660 050 | www.pharmac.govt.nz



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