Hydrocortisone powder: Supply issue resolved
There was a supply issue affecting hydrocortisone powder (Pharmacode: 2322420).
24 July 2025 | Supply issue resolved
Another shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
Due to an issue with a recent batch, there was a supply issue with:
Chemical: Hydrocortisone
- Presentation: Powder
- Brand: ABM
- Pharmacode: 2322420
- Subsidy: $49.95
- Measure / Qty: per 25 g
Alternative products
People may need to go back to the person who prescribed the hydrocortisone to discuss potential alternatives.
Hydrocortisone cream 1% 30g (Pharmacode 2646587) and 500g (Pharmacode 2645580) remain available.
Flier to support conversations with people affected
- General Supply Issue A5 Flier [PDF 112 KB]
Resupplied July 2025
A shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may 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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