Fentanyl (inj 50 mcg per ml ampoules): Supply issue resolved

Stock of the fentanyl inj 50 mcg per ml 2 ml ampoules (Pharmacode 2381176) is back in stock.

Affected product

Boucher and Muir (the supplier) had 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.

Resupplied late May 2025

A shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. 

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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