Colestyramine (Powder) 4 g sachet: Supply issue
Due to issues at the factory, the supplier expects supplies of colestyramine powder sachets to be limited (Pharmacode: 2662000)
Affected product
Due to recent issues at the factory, the supplier will run out of the following product. We anticipate people may start experiencing issues accessing this product by mid-May 2026.
- Chemical: Colestyramine
- Presentation: Powder for oral suspension 4 g sachet
- Brand: Colestyramine - Mylan
- Pharmacode: 2662000
- Subsidy: $61.50
- Measure / Qty: per 50
The funded product is not Medsafe approved and has to be prescribed and dispensed in line with section 29 of the Medicines Act.
Schedule listing for colestyramine(external link)
Alternative product
We understand the importance of this product to the people who use it. We are sourcing an alternative product and will update this website once it is confirmed.
Expected resupply
Pharmac is working with the supplier to understand when this product may be available again.
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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