Acarbose (Accarb) 50 mg and 100 mg tablets: Supply issue resolved

Delays to shipments means there is limited stock available of the acarbose 50 mg and 100 mg tablets.

1 April 2026 | Stock arrived

A shipment has arrived with the supplier and been released to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.

Affected products

The next shipment of acarbose tablets was delayed and stock remaining in New Zealand expired at the end of April 2026. 

Acarbose

  • Brand: Accarb
  • Presentation: Tab 50 mg
    • Pharmacode: 2402408
    • Subsidy: $11.20 
    • Measure / Qty: per 90
  • Presentation: Tab 100 mg
    • Pharmacode: 2402416 
    • Subsidy: $17.38
    • Measure / Qty: per 90

Information for pharmacists

Viatris, the supplier, supplied the dated stock to wholesalers on a sale or return policy and has committed to take back and refund expired stock and broken packs.

If pharmacies need assistance arranging the refund of stock with their wholesaler, please contact Viatris customer service on 0800 168 169 and they will help you arrange a refund.

Resupplied early April 2026

A shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.

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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