Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg tab: Supply constraint

Supply issue Active

There is low stock of lorazepam 1 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2139022).

Affected product

Aspen, the supplier, is running low on the following product. As such, Aspen is tightly managing supply. Wholesalers and pharmacies may not receive their full orders. Resupply is expected by the end of the week ending 26 June 2026.

  • Chemical: Lorazepam
  • Presentation: Tab 1 mg
  • Brand: Ativan
  • Pharmacode: 2139022
  • Subsidy: $10.20
  • Measure / Qty: per 250

The 2.5 mg tablets are not affected by this supply issue. 

Lorazepam Schedule listing(external link)

Expected resupply 

The next shipment is expected to be available to order in the week ending 26 June 2026. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock 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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