Salbutamol (Asthalin) nebuliser 1 mg per ml: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

A manufacturing delay has affected the supply of Asthalin salbutamol 1 mg / ml nebuliser solution (Pharmacodes 2154315).

Affected product

The supplier, Rex Medical, expects to run out of the following product by the end of July 2025. 

  • Chemical: Salbutamol
  • Brand: Asthalin
  • Presentation: Nebuliser soln, 1 mg per ml, 2.5 ml ampoule - Up to 30 neb available on a PSO
  • Pharmacode: 2154315
  • Subsidy: $8.96
  • Measure / Qty: per 20

The supplier is closely monitoring stock of the 2 mg / ml strength (Pharmacode: 2154323). It is expecting stock to remain available.  

Alternative product

Pharmac is working with the supplier on finding an alternative product to cover the shortfall. 

Using the 2 mg/ml strength (Pharmacode: 2154323)

The 2 mg/ml strength may be dispensed as an alternative. Pharmacists, please explain to people how to dilute this product to the prescribed strength.

If you use Asthalin nebulisers, please make sure you've spoken to your health care provider about how to get the right strength before you use it. 

Resupply date to be confirmed

We are working with Rex Medical to understand when the contracted product will be available again.

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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