Mometasone furoate (Elocon) 0.1%: Supply issues

Supply issue Active

The supplier has run out of the smaller packs of ointment and cream, and the lotion (Pharmacode: 2177633).

25 May 2026 | Supply update

The supplier has stock of all presentations except the lotion. Resupply of the lotion has been delayed until early July 2026.

Affected mometasone products

Due to previous supply issues, the supplier, Organon, has limited availability of mometasone products.

Presentation Pack size Pharmacode Status
Ointment  50 g 2395746 Available
Ointment 15 g 218383 Available
Cream 50 g 2395738 Available
Cream  15 g 218375 Available
Lotion 30 ml 2177633 Out of stock

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Alternative product

The ointment and cream are available in both pack sizes.

People may need a new prescription if they cannot get the same presentations on repeat. 

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Expected resupply July 2026

The lotion is expected back in stock by early July 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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