Ensure Plus, Ensure Plus HN and Pediasure cans: Discontinuation
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 |
Stock status of Ensure Plus HN
Stock of the Ensure Plus HN can may be running low. Another shipment is expected in May 2025. This shipment will likely run out in July 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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