Fexofenadine (Fexaclear) 120 mg tablet: Supply issue

Affected product

The supplier is planning to switch to a different packaging for fexofenadine (Fexaclear). We understand that the supplier and wholesalers are nearly out of stock of the currently packaged product:

• Chemical: Fexofenadine hydrochloride
• Presentation: Tab 120 mg
• Brand: Fexaclear
• Pharmacode: 2698781
• Subsidy: $3.49
• Measure / Qty: per 30

Alternative products

Fully and partially funded alternatives are available. For most options, a new prescription will be needed. We are sorry for the inconvenience this issue may cause.

Different active ingredient

We have been advised that cetirizine (Pharmacode: 2500728) is a suitable, fully funded alternative. Loratadine is also a suitable alternative but there is a supply issue currently affecting loratadine.

Both of these options need a new prescription.

Same active ingredient

There is ample supply of the 180 mg fexofenadine tablets (Pharmacode: 2697092). Changing to this strength would need a new prescription.

There is some supply of the partially funded 60 mg Telfast brand of fexofenadine (Pharmacode: 949841). While a new prescription may not be needed, the person will need to pay an additional cost, beyond the co-payment.

Expected resolution 1 September 2025

We are working towards listing the newly packaged fexofenadine (Fexaclear) from 1 September 2025. Unfortunately, we were alerted to this issue too late for an August 2025 listing. We will provide more details on the new packaging in due course.

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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