Noradrenaline (Medsurge): Hospital supply issue
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
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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