Biomed 10 ml pre-filled syringes: Hospital medicine supply issue

Supply issue Hospital only Active

Due to reduced manufacturing capacity, Biomed cannot keep up with demand for its 10 ml pre-filled syringes.

Affected products

Stock is still being made and distributed, but not enough to meet demand. This problem affects the following products:

Fentanyl 

  • Presentation: Inj 10 mcg per ml, 10 ml syringe 
  • Pharmacode: 2670690
  • Price: $44.50
  • Measure / Qty: per 5

Morphine 

  • Presentation: Inj 1 mg per ml, 10 ml syringe
  • Pharmacode: 2526018
  • Price: $27.25
  • Measure / Qty: per 5

Ketamine 

  • Presentation: Inj 10 mg per ml, 10 ml syringe
  • Pharmacode: 2384213
  • Price: $76.00
  • Measure / Qty: per 5

Alternatives

The other presentations of Biomed products remain available. 

Expected resolution

Biomed is taking measures to increase production. It hopes to return to normal stock levels by June 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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