Sodium chloride (Biomed) nebulising solution 7%, 90 ml: Supply issue
Biomed was out of stock of sodium chloride nebulising solution (Pharmacode: 2378701).
13 November 2025 | Update
Stock of sodium chloride is available from the supplier again. It may take 1 or 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
Affected product
Capacity limitations at Biomed mean that many Biomed products are facing supply constraints.
Sodium chloride
- Presentation: Soln 7%
- Brand: Biomed
- Pharmacode: 2378701
- Subsidy: $25.73
- Measure / Qty: per 90 ml OP
Schedule listing for sodium chloride(external link)
HML listing for sodium chloride(external link)
Alternatives
All other remaining presentations of sodium chloride are available. Given the short notice of the out of stock, we have not been able to lift funding restrictions from the Schedule for those other presentations.
Schedule listing for sodium chloride(external link)
Biomed will be writing to customers affected by this supply issue.
Resupplied November 2025
Biomed is releasing stock again.
Who to contact
If you have questions about funding, 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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