Diclofenac sodium (Devatis) eye drops 0.1%: Supply issue resolved

The supplier was out of stock of the 10-pack of Diclofenac Devatis eye-drops (Pharmacode: 2694360).

Affected product

There was a supply issue affecting the 10-pack of Diclofenac Devatis eye drops. 

Chemical: Diclofenac sodium

  • Presentation: Eye drops 0.1%, single dose
  • Brand: Diclofenac Devatis
  • Pharmacode: 2694360
  • Subsidy: $1.85
  • Measure / Qty: per 10 dose

Alternative treatment

The 30-pack remained available and could be broken down as needed. 

  • Chemical: Diclofenac sodium
  • Presentation: Eye drops 0.1%, single dose
  • Brand: Diclofenac Devatis
  • Pharmacode: 2694352
  • Subsidy: $5.54
  • Measure / Qty: per 30 dose

Schedule listing for Diclofenac Devatis(external link)

Resupplied late April 2025

The supplier advised stock has arrived and been distributed to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for the product to reach pharmacies around the motu. 

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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Previous brand change for diclofenac eye drops

The previous brand of eye drops, Voltaren Ophtha, was discontinued in 2024. We listed nepafenac (Ilevro) as a temporary alternative.

A new brand of diclofenac drops was listed 1 February 2025.

Diclofenac Devatis is the new brand of diclofenac eye drops. A 10-dose and a 30-dose option were funded from 1 February 2025.

The Ilevro nepafenac drops were a temporary replacement for the Voltaren Ophtha drops. Stock is running low and this product will be delisted 1 July 2025.