Kisqali (ribociclib): Storage changes
The new packaging for Kisqali allows the product to be stored at room temperature.
Store new packs at room temperature
The maker of Kisqali has updated its drying technique and upgraded the blister packaging. This will allow new packages of Kisqali to be stored at room temperature.
The ingredients and formulation remain the same.
The new Pharmacode will be funded from 1 June 2026. The new packaging will start being available during June 2026. The maker has updated the packaging to help people take the right doses at the right time.
Keep current stock of Kisqali in the fridge
Only the new Pharmacode can be stored at room temperature, due to the changes that the maker has made to how they prepare Kisqali.
|
Medicine |
Pack size |
Old Pharmacode |
New Pharmacode Store at room temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kisqali 200mg |
21 tab |
2701340 |
2728133 |
|
Kisqali 200mg |
42 tab |
2701359 |
2728141 |
|
Kisqali 200mg |
63 tab |
2701367 |
2728168 |
Pharmacists
We understand that Novartis has written to you about these pack changes. We have prepared a flier for people who need to change how they store Kisqali.
- Kisqali Storage change May 26 [PDF 595 KB]
The manufacturer asks that everyone uses up the current stock of Kisqali before ordering the stock with the new storage instructions.
Pharmac will not delist the refrigerated stock for some time to allow pharmacies to claim for dispensing it.
Kisqali only funded for advanced breast cancer
Currently, Kisqali is only funded for advanced breast cancer. Pharmac received an application to fund it for early-stage breast cancer in December 2024. The Cancer Treatment Advisory Committee considered the application at their November 2025 meeting. Their initial recommendation is to fund it with a medium priority.
Follow the progress of this application on Pharmac’s Application Tracker.
Application to fund Kisqali for early stage breast cancer | Application Tracker(external link)
Who to contact
If you take Kisqali, your pharmacist is the best person to give you advice on these changes to the storage of your medicine.
Pharmacists and wholesalers, if you have questions about storing or transporting Kisqali, please contact Novartis.