Hydrocortisone with miconazole (Micreme H): Supply issue
The supplier advises that the current stock of Micreme H (Pharmacode 704733) will expire on 31 November 2025.
Affected product
The supplier, Viatris, advises that the current stock of the following product will expire on 31 November 2025.
- Chemical: Hydrocortisone with miconazole
- Presentation: Crm hydrocortisone 1% with miconazole nitrate 2%
- Brand: Micreme H
- Pharmacode: 704733
- Subsidy: $2.85
- Measure / Qty: per 15 g OP
Alternative product
The supplier is providing small amounts of Micreme H as needed.
Where Micreme H is not available, people will need to talk to the person who prescribed the cream to see if there is another treatment which may be suitable. A new prescription will be needed for a different treatment. There are other funded treatments which may be appropriate.
- General Supply Issue A5 Flier [PDF 111 KB]
Expected resupply
The supplier is working to resolve some minor regulatory issues and hopes to be able to provide more stock soon. We will update this page when dates are confirmed.
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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