Hydrocortisone powder: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

There is a supply issue affecting hydrocortisone powder (Pharmacode: 2322420).

Affected product

Due to an issue with the most recent batch, there is 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. 

Hydrocortisone (topical) | NZ Formulary(external link)

Hydrocortisone in the Community Schedule(external link)

Flier to support conversations with people affected

Expected resupply

The supplier of ABM hydrocortisone powder expects the issue to be resolved by the end of March 2025.

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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