Nicotine (Habitrol) 1 mg and 2 mg lozenges: Supply issue
Haleon, the supplier, advises that there is a supply issue affecting the 1 mg and 2 mg nicotine lozenges (Habitrol).
Affected products
Haleon, the supplier has limited stock of the 1 mg and 2 mg nicotine lozenges. This issue only affects the product that can be dispensed from pharmacies, XPharm listed Habitrol remains available.
Chemical: Nicotine
Presentation: Lozenge 1 mg
- Brand: Habitrol
- Pharmacode: 2381370
- Subsidy: $22.53
- Measure / Qty: per 216
Presentation: Lozenge 2 mg
- Brand: Habitrol
- Pharmacode: 2381362
- Subsidy: $24.68
- Measure / Qty: per 216
Schedule listing for nicotine products(external link)
Alternative products
The Habitrol nicotine gum remains available.
Resupply expected mid-July 2025
The next shipment should arrive by mid-July. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock 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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