Alfacalcidol (One-Alpha) oral drops 2 mcg/ml and cap 0.25 mcg: Supply issue resolved
Due to shipping delays, supply was limited of alfacalcidol (One-Alpha) cap 0.25 mcg (Pharmacode: 203084) and oral drops 2 mcg (Pharmacode: 315761).
Affected product
Due to a shipping delay and increased demand, Link (the supplier) is out of stock of the oral drops and has limited supply of the 0.25 mcg presentations of alfacalcidol:
Presentation: Cap 0.25 mcg
- Brand: One-Alpha
- Pharmacode: 203084
- Subsidy: $26.32
- Measure / Qty: per 100
Presentation: Oral drops 2 mcg per ml
- Brand: One-Alpha
- Pharmacode: 315761
- Subsidy: $60.68
- Measure / Qty: per 20 ml OP
Schedule listing for alfacalcidol(external link)
The 1 mcg cap presentation is not affected by this supply issue.
Alternative product
Where possible, we ask that people use the 1 mcg capsules or consider alternative vitamin D treatments. A new prescription may be needed.
- General Supply Issue A5 Flier [PDF 111 KB]
Resupplied late December 2025
The shipment arrived at the end of December 2025. It may have taken 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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