Codeine phosphate (Noumed) Tab 60 mg: Supply issue resolved
Because of manufacturing delays, the supplier has been out of stock of codeine 60 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2643227)
10 September 2025 | Resupply arrived
The supplier has received the next shipment of stock. It will be another 1 to 2 weeks before it reaches pharmacies around New Zealand Aotearoa.
Affected product
Due to a delay with the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), the supplier is out of stock of the following product:
- Chemical: Codeine phosphate
- Presentation: Tab 60 mg
- Brand: Noumed
- Pharmacode: 2643227
- Subsidy: $13.89
- Measure / Qty: per 100
Schedule listing for codeine(external link)
Alternative product
Other strengths of codeine phosphate tablets remain available and can be used to make up the prescribed strength.
- General Supply Issue A5 Flier [PDF 111 KB]
Expected resolution September 2025
The supplier has received the next shipment of stock. It will be another 1 to 2 weeks before it reaches pharmacies around New Zealand Aotearoa. It should be available again at pharmacies by the end of September 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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