Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Tab 50 mcg: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to a delayed shipment, the supplier is out of stock of Synthroid tablets (50 mcg) Pharmacode: 2534797.

Affected product

Viatris, the supplier, is expecting a short out of stock of the following product. The next air freight delivery had been delayed, causing this issue

Levothyroxine 

  • Presentation: Tab 50 mcg
  • Brand: Synthroid
  • Pharmacode: 2534797
  • Subsidy: $5.79
  • Measure / Qty: per 90

Schedule listing for levothyroxine(external link)

This supply issue does not affect the Eltroxin brand of levothyroxine or the 25 mcg strength of Synthroid.

Alternative: Other strengths remain available

The supplier advises that supplies of the 25 mcg and 100 mcg strengths are available.

Check the datasheet for more information about Synthroid.

Synthroid levothyroxine | Medsafe datasheet [PDF](external link)

Expected resupply 

The supplier expects the shipment to arrive in July 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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