Atropine sulphate (Atropt) eye drops 1%: Supply issue resolved

Due to delays at the factory, supply of Atropt eye drops (Pharmacode: 200905) was limited.

Affected product

Aspen, the supplier, advised that it had a brief out of stock of the following product because of delays at the factory. There may have been enough stock in the supply chain so that pharmacies weren't 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 would 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)

Resupplied 14 May 2025

As at 14 May 2025, the shipment arrived and has been released to wholesalers. 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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