Atropine sulphate (Atropt) eye drops 1%: Supply issue
Due to delays at the factory, there will be a brief out of stock of the Atropt eye drops (Pharmacode: 200905).
Affected product
Aspen, the supplier, advises that they will have a brief out of stock of the following product because of delays at the factory. There may be enough stock in the supply chain so that pharmacies won't be affected.
Atropine sulphate
- Presentation: Eye drops 1%
- Brand: Atropt
- Pharmacode: 200905
- Subsidy: $18.27
- Measure / Qty: per 15 ml OP
Alternative products
There are other funded antimuscarinics. However, people will need to discuss with their prescriber whether they are suitable. A new prescription would be needed.
Alternatives include:
- cyclopentolate hydrochloride
- tropicamide
NZF Formulary monographs for antimuscarinics(external link)
Schedule listing for antimuscarinics(external link)
Expected resupply May 2025
The next shipment is expected in by mid-May 2025. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the motu.
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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