Alendronate sodium with colecalciferol (Fosamax Plus): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to higher than expected sales early in 2025, there is now a supply issue affecting Fosamax Plus (Pharmacode: 2337053).

Affected Product

The supplier has run out of this product. There may be some stock in the supply chain.

Chemical: Alendronate sodium with colecalciferol

  • Presentation: Tab 70 mg with colecalciferol 5,600 iu
  • Brand: Fosamax Plus
  • Pharmacode: 2337053 
  • Subsidy: $1.99
  • Measure / Qty: per 4

Schedule listing for Fosamax Plus(external link)

Alternative treatment

People unable to get Fosamax Plus will need to talk to the person who prescribed it about suitable options. They will also need a new prescription.

Fosamax is not affected by this supply issue.

Expected resupply

Oragon, the supplier, expects the next shipment to arrive by the end of July 2025. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.

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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