Betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone): Supply issue resolved
Due to a manufacturing delay, the 0.05% (15 g) of Diprosone cream and the 0.05% (50 g) of Diprosone ointment were out of stock.
24 July 2026 | Supply issue resolved
Stock of Diprosone ointment and cream is available again.
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 remained available for both the ointment and cream. We understand that this may create claiming difficulties and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Resupplied mid-July 2026
A shipment of both the 15 g cream and 50 g ointment arrived in New Zealand in mid-July 2026. It can 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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