Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Marcain) Inj 5 mg per ml, 10 ml ampoule: Hospital supply issue
There was a constrained supply of this presentation of bupivacaine (Pharmacode: 728098) in January and February 2026.
27 February 2026 | Resupply arrived
A shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. Where the 5 mg/ml, 10 ml ampoule is unavailable, the supplier advises that there is ample stock of the 20 ml ampoule (Pharmacode 728101)
Affected product
Aspen, the supplier, has no stock.
- 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 February 2026
A shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers.
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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