Supply issue update: sodium cromoglicate (Ralicrom) cap 100 mg

Kia ora.

We are writing to inform you a supply issue with sodium cromoglicate cap 100 mg (Ralicrom).

Several alternatives have or will be listed as follows:

Brand	Somex	Allergoval (German)	Nalcrom (Italian)
Presentation	Cap 100 mg	Cap 100 mg	Cap 100 mg
Pack size	100 cap	100 cap	20 cap
Pharmacode	2719649	2721015	2721023
ETA to New Zealand	Week of 26 January	Can be obtained through wholesaler	Can be obtained through wholesaler
Funded from	1 January 2026	1 February 2026	1 February 2026

• All above alternate brands are not Medsafe approved and will need be prescribed and dispensed in line with Section 29 of the Medicines Act.

• Note the German and Italian brands have non-English text, the supplier will include a Consumer Medicine Information leaflet (CMI) in English with both these products.  Please counsel your patients about these changes.

• We appreciate your support in managing this difficult situation.

• More information is available – Ralicrom supply issue on Pharmac website.

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Ngā mihi

David Hughes

Chief Medical Officer | Director Advice & Assessment

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

DDI: +64 21 962 317 | P: +64 4 460 4990 |  www.pharmac.govt.nz