Mometasone furoate (Elocon) 0.1%: Supply issues
The supplier has stock of the ointment and cream, however the lotion is now out of stock (Pharmacode: 2177633).
19 March 2026 | Supply update
All pack sizes of the ointment and cream are available again. Unfortunately the lotion has gone out of stock. More supply is expected by the end of March 2026.
Affected mometasone products
Due to a previous supply issue relating to the ointment and cream presentations, the supplier is now out of stock of the lotion.
- Presentation: Lotn 0.1%
- Brand: Elocon
- Pharmacode: 2177633
- Subsidy: $4.99
- Measure / Qty: per 30 ml OP
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Alternative product
The ointment and cream (in all sizes) are available again.
People may need a new prescription if they cannot get the same presentations on repeat. They may like to consider waiting to pick up their repeat until the right product is available again.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Expected resupply
All pack sizes of the cream and ointment are available again. The lotion is expected back in stock by the end of March 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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