Clotrimazole (Clomazol) 1% vaginal cream: Supply issue resolved
Due to delays at the factory, the supplier ran out of Clomazol 1% vaginal cream (Pharmacode: 2155656).
24 August 2026 | Resupplied
A shipment arrived in late August 2026. It can take another 2 to 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand.
Affected product
Delays at the factory meant that the supplier ran 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)
Resupplied end August 2026
A shipment arrived in late August 2026. It can take another 2 to 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand.
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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