Fluconazole (150 mg cap): Supply issue
Due issues at the manufacturing plant, there is now limited stock of Mylan brand fluconazole 150 mg capsules (Pharmacode: 2149079).
Affected product
Arrotex, the supplier, advises that it will run out of the following product during April 2026.
Fluconazole
- Presentation: Cap 150 mg
- Brand: (listed as) Mylan
- Pharmacode: 2149079
- Subsidy: $0.45
- Measure / Qty: per 1
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Alternative product
Arrotex is supplying an identical, over-the-counter, pharmacist-only product. It is Medsafe registered but has different packaging. It is funded from 1 April 2026.
- Presentation: Cap 150 mg
- Brand: Flucazole
- Pharmacode: 2173824
- Subsidy: $0.45
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Expected resupply
Arrotex is working with the factory to confirm a resupply date. The outage is anticipated to last months.
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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