Acarbose (Accarb) 50 mg tablets: Supply issue
Currently available stock of Accarb 50 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2402408) is short dated.
12 March 2025 Update
Viatris advises that stock should be released to the market by the end of March 2025.
Affected product
Viatris, the supplier, advises that stock in the country will expire on 30 April 2025.
Acarbose
- Presentation: Tab 50 mg
- Brand: Accarb
- Pharmacode: 2402408
- Subsidy: $11.20
- Measure / Qty: per 90
Schedule listing for Acarbose(external link)
The 100 mg tablet is unaffected by this issue
New stock expected March 2025
The supplier advises that new stock will likely be released to market by the end of March 2025.
Information for pharmacists
You will need to talk to your wholesaler about returning unsold, expired product.
Who to contact
If you have questions about this issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz
Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.
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