Loratadine (Noumed) 10 mg: Supply issue
Due to delays in shipping, the supplier may run out of Noumed Loratadine 10 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2719096).
Affected product
The supplier, Noumed, may run out of the following product due to shipping delays.
Loratadine
- Brand: Loratadine Noumed
- Pharmacode: 2719096
- Subsidy: $1.59
- Measure / Qty: per 100
Schedule listing for loratadine(external link)
The oral liquid is not affected by this issue.
Alternative options
We anticipate stock to be available again by early November, people may wish to wait to fill their prescriptions.
Alternatively, other antihistamine tablets are funded and available. However, people will need a new prescription to get funded access.
We're sorry, we appreciate that supply issues can be disruptive. The supplier is working hard to get loratadine tablets available again.
Resupply early November
Stock of Noumed Loratadine is expected to arrive by early November. It can take another 2 or 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country. Further shipments are expected over the coming weeks.
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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