Calcitonin (Miacalcic) Inj 100 iu per ml, 1 ml ampoule: Supply issue

Affected product

Chiesi, the supplier, has limited stock of the following product:

Calcitonin

• Presentation: Inj 100 iu per ml, 1 ml ampoule
• Brand: Miacalcic
• Pharmacode: 2548356 
• Subsidy: $121.00
• Measure / Qty: per 5

Schedule listing for calcitonin(external link)

Alternative product

Chiesi has sourced an alternative product. It is the same product supplied in 2025 to support a recent supply issue. 

It is made in the same factory as the registered brand. However, there are some differences to the packaging, artwork and shelf-life. In particular, it calls the active ingredient, “Salmo-calcitonin. synth". It is still the same active ingredient.

It is not Medsafe approved and will need to be prescribed and dispensed in line with section 29A of the Medicines Act. It was funded from 1 July 2025.

• Presentation: Inj 100 iu per ml, 1 ml ampoule
• Brand: Miacalcic S29
• Pharmacode: 2709317 
• Subsidy: $121.00
• Measure / Qty: per 5

Prescribing and supplying an unapproved medicine

Section 29A of the Medicines Act 1981 allows for medicines that are not Medsafe approved to be prescribed and supplied to people.

We know supplying an unapproved medicine. In this case, however, this will allow people to continue to access an appropriate treatment.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. 

Prescriber and pharmacist requirements for section 29 medicines – Medsafe website (external link)

What patients need to know about unapproved medicines – Healthify website(external link)

Expected resupply 

We are working with the supplier to understand when the registered stock will be available again. 

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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