Bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl (Biomed) Inj 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml, 20 ml syringe: Hospital supply issue
Due to a failed batch, Biomed is out of stock of bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl Inj 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml, 20 ml syringe (Pharmacode: 2594234)
14 May 2025 | Stock released
Some stock was released on 13 May 2025. A small amount remains available to order. More stock is expected to be released by 23 May 2025, once testing is completed.
Affected product
Due to a batch failure, Biomed (the supplier) is out of stock of the following product:
- Chemical: Bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl
- Presentation: Inj Bupivicaine 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml, 20 ml syringe
- Brand: Biomed
- Pharmacode: 2594234
- Price: $57.35
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Alternatives
Biomed advises it has bags available that are the same strength (Bupivicaine 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml).
Resupplied May 2025
Biomed has released stock to hospitals and a small amount remains available to order. More stock is expected to be released by 23 May 2025, once testing is completed
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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