Betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to a manufacturing delay, the 0.05% (15g) of Diprosone cream and the 0.05% (50g) of Diprosone ointment are out of stock.

Affected products 

Presentation

Pack Size

Pharmacode

Availability

Cream

15 g

201839

Out of Stock at Supplier

Cream

50 g

210870

Available

Ointment

15 g

210889

Available

Ointment

50 g

210897

Out of Stock at Supplier

Schedule listing for betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone)(external link)

Alternative product

Alternative pack sizes are available for both the ointment and cream. We understand that this may create claiming difficulties and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Expected resupply

The next shipment for both the 15g cream and 50g ointment is expected to arrive in New Zealand by mid-July. It may take another 1-2 weeks for this to distribute through the supply chain.

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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