Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Marcain) Inj 5 mg per ml, 10 ml ampoule: Hospital supply issue
The supplier is out of stock of this presentation of bupivacaine (Pharmacode: 728098).
Affected product
Aspen, the supplier, has no stock. There have been issues with the makers of the ampoules for this product.
- Chemical: Bupivacaine hydrochloride
- Brand: Marcain
- Presentation: Inj 5 mg per ml, 10 ml ampoule sterile pack
- Pack Size: 5
- Pharmacode: 728098
- Price: $16.20
Schedule listing for bupivacaine hydrochloride(external link)
Other presentations of bupivacaine hydrochloride remain available.
Resupply expected late April 2026
The next shipment is expected to arrive by late April 2026.
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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