Clotrimazole (Clomazol) 1% vaginal cream: Supply issue
Due to delays at the factory, the supplier is likely to run out of Clomazol 1% vaginal cream (Pharmacode: 2155656).
Affected product
Delays at the factory has meant that the supplier has run out of the following product.
- Chemical: Clotrimazole
- Presentation: Vaginal crm 1% with applicators
- Brand: Clomazol
- Pharmacode: 2155656
- Subsidy: $4.20
- Measure / Qty: per 35 g OP
Schedule listing for Clomazol(external link)
Alternative products
There are funded alternatives, including 2% Clomazol vaginal cream. All alternative treatment options will need a new prescription.
NZ Formulary treatment guidance for vaginal fungal infections(external link)
Schedule listing for gynaecological anti-infectives(external link)
Expected resupply
The supplier is expecting the next shipment of Clomazol 1% will arrive by the end of August. It will take a further 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the country.
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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