Ensure Plus, Ensure Plus HN and Pediasure cans: Discontinuation
Abbott is no longer making three of its canned products.
29 July 2025 | Stock update
Pediasure is available at the supplier, however it will expire on 3 September, so may not be available through wholesalers and pharmacies.
Stock of Ensure Plus HN has mostly run out at the supplier.
Stock of Ensure Plus will likely be available from the supplier until mid-October 2025.
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 | Stock is available at the supplier but it expires on 3 September, so people may not be able to access it. |
| Ensure Plus HN Vanilla 250ml | 2702339 | July 2025 |
| Ensure Plus Vanilla 237ml | 2702584 | mid-October 2025 |
Suggested alternatives
People may need a new prescription and there may be a part charge. A new special authority will not be needed. From 1 July 2025, Ensure Plus and Fortisip are fully funded for people with Crohn's.
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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