Levothyroxine (Mercury Pharma) 50 mcg: Supply issue resolved
There was a brief delay to the release of this product to wholesalers.
18 December 2024 Update
Stock has been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
There has been a delay in the processing of the latest shipment of this product. This means that although there is ample stock in New Zealand, distribution has been delayed. The supplier advises that stock has started being sent to wholesalers from 12 December 2024. It may take another few days for the product to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Chemical: Levothyroxine
- Presentation: Tab 50 mcg
- Brand: Mercury Pharma
- Pharmacode: 2307766
- Subsidy: $1.71
- Measure / Qty: per 28
Schedule listing for levothyroxine(external link)
Other strengths and presentations of levothyroxine are not affected by this issue.
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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