Naproxen (Noflam 250 and 500): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to an issue at the factory, Viatris is running low on Noflam brand Naproxen, both the 250 mg and 500 mg tablets.

Affected products

Due to an issue at the factory that makes Noflam, Viatris will run out of the following naproxen products:

Presentation: Tab 250 mg

  • Brand: Noflam 250
  • Pharmacodes: 2654458
  • Subsidy: $39.23
  • Measure / Qty: per 500

Presentation: Tab 500 mg

  • Brand: Noflam 500
  • Pharmacodes: 2654466
  • Subsidy: $34.45
  • Measure / Qty: per 250
The box has "Noflam" in bold letters. The blister packs have the brand name "Naproxen Mylan"..
Packaging for the Noflam 250 90-pack

Information for people who use naproxen 

We have funded two other brands of naproxen to ensure you can continue to access the treatment you need.

They both contain the same amount of active ingredient as Noflam and are designed to work in your body the same way.

Medsafe has reviewed both brands and approved them for use in New Zealand to support this supply issue.

Noflam 250 90-pack 

The Noflam 250 90-pack comes in blister packs, rather than a bottle. The blister packs will come in a "Noflam" box with New Zealand details on it. The blister packs have "Naproxen Mylan" written on them, rather than Noflam. Samples of what the blister packs may look like are pictured.

They are the same tablets, made in the same factory as your usual Noflam naproxen. They are just packaged for sale in Europe. 

Inza brand 

Inza brand is made in Australia. The tablets look a little different from Noflam. Inza naproxen has different marking but are similar colour and shape to the Noflam. 

  • 250mg tablets: white, flat, bevel-edged tablet
  • 500 mg tablets: white, capsule-shaped tablet.

Alternative brands funded

Noflam 250 / Mylan brand (250 mg only)

The Noflam 250 90-pack was listed in the Schedule from 1 April 2026. It has provisional consent from Medsafe so can be dispensed as normal. The Viatris will supply the 90 pack initially. It is short-dated. The supplier will take the stock back if it is not sold.

The supplier will not supply Inza until the Noflam 250 90-pack is not available. 

The Noflam 250 comes in blister packs, with Naproxen Mylan written on them.

  • Presentation: 250 mg tab
  • Brand: Noflam 250
  • Pharmacode: 2725495
  • Subsidy: $7.06
  • Measure / Qty: per 90 
Inza labels have "inza" in big letters, followed by the strength 250 or 500. They will be on bottles..

Inza brand

The Inza brand was funded from 1 May 2026. It is supplied by Viatris. It was initially listed as unapproved (section 29). This will be updated from 1 June 2026 because Medsafe has now given the brand provisional approval. You can dispense this product as normal.

Pharmacists, note the pack size differences from Noflam. Both Inza strengths come in bottles.

Presentation: Tab 250 mg

  • Brand: Inza
  • Pharmacode: 2727927
  • Subsidy: $3.92
  • Measure / Qty: per 50

Presentation: Tab 500 mg

  • Brand: Inza 
  • Pharmacode: 2727919 
  • Subsidy: $6.89
  • Measure / Qty: per 50

Expected resupply

Pharmac is working closely with Viatris to understand when the usual Noflam brand will be available again.

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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