Hydroxocobalamin (B12) inj 1 mg per ml: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

BNM, the supplier, advises that there may be limited issue of its hydroxocobalamin injections.

Affected products

The supplier of hydroxocobalamin, Boucher and Muir (BNM), advises that it is out of stock of its Panpharma brand.

Affected products

  • Chemical: Hydroxocobalamin 
  • Brand: Hydroxocobalamin Panpharma
  • Presentation: Inj 1 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule
  • Pharmacode: 2637391

Schedule listing for hydroxocobalamin(external link)

Expected resupply end December 2025/early January 2026

The next shipment has arrived and is undergoing standard quality assurance checks. BNM expects stock to start being released to wholesalers during the week ending 19 December 2025.

Given the time of year, it may take longer than usual to reach pharmacies around the country.

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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