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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