Acarbose (Accarb) 50 mg tablets: Supply issue resolved
Stock of Accarb 50 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2402408) is available again.
16 April 2025 Update
Viatris advises the has arrived and orders have gone to wholesalers. It can take another one to two weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
Viatris, the supplier, advised that stock in the country would 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 arrived mid-April 2025
The supplier has received new stock and sent orders out to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
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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