Glucose [Dextrose] (Biomed) Inj 50%, 10 ml ampoule: Supply issue resolved
Dextrose 50% 10ml ampoules (Pharmacode 2243296) were out of stock.
Affected product
The supplier was out of stock of the following:
- Chemical: Glucose [Dextrose]
- Presentation: Inj 50%, 10 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
- Brand: Biomed
- Pharmacode: 2243296
- Subsidy: $34.75
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Schedule listing for glucose inj 10 ml ampoule(external link)
HML listing for glucose inj 10 ml ampoule(external link)
Alternative product
A registered alternative was available. Biomed has dextrose 50% 90 ml bottle available (Pharmacode 2245833).
- Chemical: Glucose [Dextrose]
- Presentation: Inj 50%, 90 ml bottle - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
- Brand: Biomed
- Pharmacode: 2245833
- Subsidy: $17.50
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Schedule listing for glucose inj 90 ml bottle(external link)
HML listing for glucose inj 90 ml bottle(external link)
Resupplied May 2025
Stock arrived in Aotearoa in the week beginning 21 April. It took longer than usual to reach wholesalers due to the public holidays. It was mid-May before stock reached 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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