Mirtazapine (30 mg tablets): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to flooding in the country where mirtazapine is made, the next shipment of mirtazapine 30 mg tablets has been delayed.

24 September 2026 | Stock arrived

A shipment has arrived and is being urgent couriered to wholesalers from today, Thursday 24 September 2026. 

Affected product

There is delay for the next shipment of the following product:

Mirtazapine

  • Presentation: Tab 30 mg
  • Brand: Noumed
  • Pharmacode: 2678802
  • Subsidy: $2.34
  • Measure / Qty: per 30 

Schedule listing for mirtazapine(external link)

The 45 mg tablet remains available.

People who take mirtazapine

If you are unable to access mirtazapine, we're sorry. We know how important this treatment is. 

You can talk to the person who prescribes your mirtazapine, about your treatment options.

Expected resupply

The supplier expects the shipment to arrive by the end of September 2026. It can take another 2 or more weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.

We are working closely with the supplier and wholesalers to support distribution as quickly as possible, once stock becomes available.

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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