Coal tar with allantoin, menthol, phenol and sulphur: Supply issue

Affected product

There is a supply issue affecting Egopsoryl TA cream 30 g. This product is partially funded and is not contracted. This means Pharmac does not have an agreement with the supplier to ensure the supply of this product. 

Chemical name: Coal tar with allantoin, menthol, phenol and sulphur

Presentation: Soln 5% with sulphur 0.5%, menthol 0.75%, phenol 0.5% and allantoin crm 2.5%

• Brand: Egopsoryl TA
• Pharmacode: 201855
• Subsidy: $3.43 ($4.35)
• Measure / Qty: per 30 g OP

A 75 g size product (Pharmacode: 201863) is listed in the Schedule, but it is no longer supplied by Douglas. We will remove it from the Schedule in due course.

Schedule listing for Egopsoryl TA(external link)

Alternative product

Other treatments are available. People will need a new prescription.

NZ Formulary guidance on topical treatments for psoriasis(external link)

Expected resupply 

Douglas expects the product will be available again in April 2025.

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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