Buprenorphine with naloxone sublingual tab 8 mg with naloxone 2 mg: Supply issue resolved
There was a supply issue affecting buprenorphine with naloxone (pharmacode 2574012 - sublingual tab 8 mg with naloxone 2 mg)
Affected product
Stock was low of:
- Chemical: Buprenorphine with naloxone
- Presentation: Tab sublingual 8 mg with naloxone 2 mg
- Brand: Buprenorphine Naloxone BNM
- Pharmacode: 2574012
- Subsidy: $34.00
- Measure / Qty: per 28
The 2 mg / 0.5 mg tablet (Pharmacode 2574004) is not affected.
Schedule listing for buprenorphine with naloxone(external link)
Resolved early January
A sea freight shipment has arrived and stock has been released to the supplier. However, it may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
The supplier organised a small amount of stock to be flown to New Zealand to cover any shortfall.
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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