Heparin sodium inj 5,000 iu per ml, 1 ml (Hospira): Supply issue resolved
Pfizer advised that it was low on stock of heparin sodium inj 5,000 iu per ml, 1 ml (Hospira) (Pharmacode 2034255).
Affected product
Pfizer advised that stock of this product was low. Stock remains available at wholesalers but due to ongoing supply issues with other heparin presentations availability is limited.
Heparin sodium
- Presentation: Inj 5,000 iu per ml, 1 ml
- Brand: Hospira
- Pharmacode: 2034255
- Subsidy: $70.33
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Schedule listing for Hospira heparin sodium(external link)
Resupplied
Pfizer advised that the Hospira brand heparin sodium was available again by mid-November 2024. But it may take another 1 to 2 weeks to get to all 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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