Droperidol inj 2.5 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule: Supply issue
The supplier (Medsurge) has limited stock of droperidol ampoules (Pharmacode 2690543).
18 May 2026 | Alternative listed
Pharmac has re-listed the previously funded brand, PanPharma. There is a small amount of this stock available for use. It is Medsafe approved and available from Multichem.
Affected product
The supplier (Medsurge) has low stock levels of this product.
Droperidol
- Presentation: Inj 2.5 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule
- Brand: Droperidol Medsurge
- Pharmacode: 2690543
- Subsidy: $28.68
- Measure / Qty: per 10
HML listing for droperidol(external link)
Schedule listing for droperidol (for PRIME only)(external link)
Alternative product listed 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, the PanPharma brand of droperidol will be re-listed. This was the funded brand until recently and is Medsafe approved. There is a small amount of this product available. It is supplied by Multichem.
- Presentation: Inj 2.5 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule
- Brand: Droperidol PanPharma
- Pharmacode: 2527138
- Subsidy: $43.85
- Measure / Qty: per 10
Resupply June 2026
Small shipments continue to arrive. The supplier expects to be full re-stocked by mid-June 2026. It can take a further 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
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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