Noradrenaline (Medsurge): Hospital supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to an increase in demand, Medsurge has no supply of the 1 mg per ml, 4 ml ampoule noradrenaline injections (Pharmacode: 2690578)

27 August 2026 | Shipment arrived

A shipment of Medsurge noradrenaline has arrived. We are continuing to monitor this issue.

Affected product

Medsurge's 1 mg per ml, 4 ml ampoule noradrenaline injections were out of stock: 

  • Brand: Medsurge
  • Pharmacode: 2690578
  • Price: $32.78
  • Measure / Qty: per 10

HML listing for noradrenaline(external link)

Alternative product

For hospitals requiring an alternative product, stock remains available of Noradrenaline BNM (Pharmacode: 2519879), which was the Pharmac-funded brand previously.

Stock arrived August 2026

Medsurge has received a shipment of noradrenaline. We are continuing to monitor this issue.

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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