Dexamethasone phosphate (Hamlen) Inj 4 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

The supplier was out of stock of dexamethasone phosphate Inj 4 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule (Pharmacode: 2451689).

Affected product

A recent shipment to Max Health (the supplier) of the following product had the incorrect packaging. As such Max Health was out of stock of:

  • Chemical: Dexamethasone phosphate
  • Presentation: Inj 4 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule 
  • Brand: Hameln
  • Pharmacode: 2451689
  • Subsidy: $7.86
  • Measure / Qty: per 10

Schedule listing for dexamethasone phosphate(external link)

Alternative product

The Inj 4 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule (Pharmacode: 2519143) was suggested as an alternative.

Given the timeframes, we couldn't source or list an alternative of the 1 ml ampoule size before the next shipment was due to arrive.

Resupplied August 2025

Max Health has received the latest shipment. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies across Aotearoa. 

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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