Atracurium besylate (Inj 10 mg per ml, 2.5 ml and 5 ml ampoules): Hospital supply issue resolved
Medsurge has limited supply of both sizes of atracurium besylate inj 10 mg per ml ampoule (Pharmacodes: 2.5 ml 2688107 and 5 ml 2688115).
26 November 2025 | Stock arrived
Stock has arrived and been released to wholesalers.
Affected product
Due to an unusual surge in demand, the supplier has limited supplies of atracurium besylate. We are working with the supplier and wholesalers to understand the full stockholdings across the supply chain.
Presentation: Inj 10 mg per ml, 2.5 ml ampoule
- Brand: Medsurge
- Pharmacode: 2688107
- Price: $7.69
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Presentation: Inj 10 mg per ml, 5 ml ampoule
- Brand: Medsurge
- Pharmacode: 2688115
- Price: $9.86
- Measure / Qty: per 5
HML Listing for atracurium besylate(external link)
Alternatives
We understand that there are other chemicals that are funded and available that are likely to be suitable alternatives, such as rocuronium or vecuronium.
Resupplied November 2025
The next shipment arrived November 2025.
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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