Glucose [Dextrose] (Biomed) Inj 50%, 10 ml ampoule: Supply issue

Affected product

Due to capacity limitations at Biomed, many Biomed products are facing supply constraints. Pharmac is working closely with hospitals and Biomed to set manufacturing priorities. The supplier is 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)

Resupply later in 2025

The next shipment of empty ampoules is delayed. We are working with the supplier to understand when the next delivery can be expected.

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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