Alfacalcidol (One-Alpha) cap 1 mcg: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to an increase in demand, supply of alfacalcidol 1 mcg capsules was limited (Pharmacode: 203092).

12 March 2026 | Shipment arrived

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

Affected product

Due to a shipping delay and increased demand, Link (the supplier) had limited supply of the following product: 

Presentation: Cap 1 mcg

  • Brand: One-Alpha
  • Pharmacode: 203092
  • Subsidy: $87.98
  • Measure / Qty: per 100

Schedule listing for alfacalcidol(external link)

There was a recent supply issue affecting the oral liquid and 0.25 mcg capsules.

Recent alfacalcidol supply issue

Alternative products

If the 1 mcg capsules are unavailable, people can use the oral liquid or 0.25 mcg capsules. There also may be suitable alternative vitamin D treatment. A new prescription may be needed. 

NZF Formulary monograph for Vitamin D(external link)

Resupplied March 2026

A shipment of alfacalcidol 1 mcg capsules 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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