Bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl (Biomed) Inj 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml, 100 ml bag: Hospital supply issue
Due to high demand in August, Biomed is out of stock of bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl Inj 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml, 100 ml bag (Pharmacode: 2594242).
Affected product
Chemical: Bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl
- Presentation: Inj Bupivacaine 1.25 mg with fentanyl 2 mcg per ml, 100 ml bag
- Brand: Bupafen
- Pharmacode: 2594242
- Price: $122.50
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Stock of the 20 ml injection is available, stock levels are still building back up.
HML listing for Bupivacaine hydrochloride with fentanyl(external link)
Alternatives
The 200 ml bag is available (Pharmacode: 2594250).
Stock available again mid-September 2025
Stock of the 100 ml bags is expected to be available again in by mid-September. More stock is undergoing testing.
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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