Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Marcain) Inj 5 mg per ml, 10 ml ampoule: Hospital supply issue
The supplier will run out of stock of this presentation of bupivacaine (Pharmacode: 728098).
Affected product
Aspen, the supplier, expects to run out of this product during November 2026. This supply constraint follows on from a supply issue earlier this year, while the supplier rebuilds stock levels.
- 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.
Resupplied mid to late November 2026
The supplier expects the next shipment to arrive during November 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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