Eumovate (Clobetasone butyrate) cream: Supply issue resolved

Supply issue Active

There were supply issues for Eumovate cream affecting both the prescription pack (Pharmacode: 713945) and over-the-counter (OTC) pack (Pharmacode: 2401096).

19 May 2025 update

Stock of Eumovate cream has returned to normal. In due course, we will delist the OTC pack of Eumovate cream. 

Affected products

This product is partially subsidised. 

  • Chemical: Clobetasone butyrate
  • Presentation: Crm 0.05%
  • Brand: Eumovate
  • Pharmacode: 713945 
  • Pharmacode: 2401096
  • Subsidy: $5.38 ($10.00)
  • Measure / Qty: per 30 g OP

Schedule listing for Eumovate(external link)

Resupplied 

The supplier advises that stock of both the OTC and non-OTC pack is available again. 

Alternatives

Where appropriate, we asked clinicians to consider moving people to hydrocortisone or another mid-strength steroid (such as, triamcinolone or hydrocortisone butyrate).

Topical plain corticosteroids listed in the Schedule(external link)

Topical corticosterioids in the NZ Formulary(external link)

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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