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. 

NZF Formulary monograph for Vitamin D(external link)

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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