Fentanyl (inj 50 mcg per ml ampoules): Supply issue
Stock of the fentanyl inj 50 mcg per ml 2 ml ampoules (Pharmacode 2381176) is likely to run low during May 2025.
Affected product
Boucher and Muir (the supplier) has low stock of this product because of manufacturing and shipping delays.
We do not expect this issue to reach patients because new shipments are expected to arrive before stock runs out. However, if there is any hold up to the shipments, there may be an out of stock.
- Chemical: Fentanyl
- Presentation: Inj 50 mcg per ml, 2 ml ampoule
- Brand: Boucher and Muir
- Pharmacode: 2381176
- Subsidy: $4.25
- Measure / Qty: per 10
Schedule listing for fentanyl(external link)
Other presentations are not affected by this issue. The patches and 10 ml ampoule remain available.
Expected resupply late May
Boucher and Muir expect its next shipments of this product to arrive by late May 2025.
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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