Ensure Plus, Ensure Plus HN and Pediasure cans: Discontinuation

Discontinuation Active

Abbott is no longer making three of its canned products.

Abbott cannery closing

Abbott's cannery is closing. This affects three funded products. There are alternative products available.

Product being discontinued

Pharmacode Date stock is likely to run out
Pediasure Vanilla 250ml 2702789 Current stock expires end of June 2025
Ensure Plus HN Vanilla 250ml 2702339 July 2025
Ensure Plus Vanilla 237ml 2702584 September 2025

Suggested alternatives

People may need a new prescription and there may be a part charge. A new special authority will not needed.  

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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