Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid] (Foban) Oint 2%: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

AFT alerted us to a potential supply issue with their sodium fusidate 2% ointment (Pharmacode 2556189).

Affected product

The supplier advises that there may be limited supply of the following product:

  • Chemical: Sodium fusidate [fusidic acid] 
  • Presentation: Ointment 2%
  • Brand: Foban
  • Pharmacode: 2556189 
  • Subsidy: $1.69
  • Measure / Qty: per 5 g OP

Schedule listing for Foban (cream and ointment)(external link)

Alternative product

AFT advises that there is ample stock available of its sodium fusidate 2% cream (Pharmacode: 2556170).

Health New Zealand has published guidelines for prescribers to consider when prescribing antibiotics. 

Te Whata Kura | Antibiotics guidelines(external link)

Resupply 

A shipment is ready to leave the manufacturer for New Zealand. We are waiting for more specific dates from the supplier.

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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