Mirtazapine (30 mg tablets): Supply issue
Due to flooding in the country where mirtazapine is made, a shipment of mirtazapine 30 mg tablets was delayed.
21 October 2026 | Stock levels return to normal
A large shipment has arrived. Stock has been released to wholesalers. It can take another 2 or 3 weeks for this stock to reach pharmacies around the country.
Affected product
There was a 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.
Resupplied late October 2026
A large shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It can take another 2 or 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
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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