Cocaine hydrochloride (Biomed) Soln 4%, 2 ml syringe: Hospital Supply issue
Due to difficulties importing the raw material, there is a supply issue affecting the 4% solution of cocaine hydrochloride (Pharmacode: 461202)
3 September 2025 | limited stock available
The supplier has limited stock available. More stock is being made currently. It is likely to be available mid-September 2025.
Affected product
There is a constraint on some of the raw materials used to make this product. Biomed advises that this same raw material is used in other suspensions it supplies. We are working with Biomed to understand the full affect of this issue.
Cocaine hydrochloride
- Presentation: Soln 4%, 2 ml syringe
- Brand: Biomed
- Pharmacode: 461202
- Price: $30.77
- Measure / Qty: per 1
HML listing for cocaine hydrochloride(external link)
Expected resolution
Biomed is working to produce small amounts of this product to ensure people can access treatment.
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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