Ensure: Pack size change
Abbott has advised that it's changing the pack size for Ensure powders from 850 g to 800 g.
What's changing?
Abbott is changing its pack size for Ensure powders from 850 g to 800 g. The ingredients and formula remain the same. The price also remains the same.
| Flavour | 850 g Pharmacode | 800 g Pharmacode | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure Vanilla | 2504316 | 2720248 | $40.00 |
| Ensure Chocolate | 2504324 | 2720256 | $40.00 |
Ensure powder listings in the Schedule(external link)
When is it happening?
1 April 2026 | New Pharmacodes listed in the Schedule
June 2026 | New pack sizes likely to start being supplied
The 850 g pack size will be delisted in due course allowing time for pharmacists to dispense and claim for all remaining stock.
Who to contact
Abbott has made the decision to change the pack size. If you have any questions about this product or this change, you can:
- call the Abbott Customer Service Team on 0800 737 115(external link)
- email Abbott's Medical Information team at medicalinformation@abbott.com
If you have any funding related questions, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz
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