Olopatadine (Eye drops 0.1%): Supply issue resolved
Stock levels of Olopatadine Teva eye drops (Pharmacode 2588048) are good.
28 August | Issue resolved
The supplier has ample stock of the product in stock.
Affected product
Teva, the supplier, advises that its recent air freight flight of olopatadine eye drops was delayed.
- Chemical: Olopatadine
- Brand: Olopatadine Teva
- Pharmacode: 2588048
- Subsidy: $2.17
- Measure / Qty: per 5 ml OP
Alternative options
Prescribers may find the Auckland Eye Manual a useful resource for considering alternative treatments if olopatadine is unavailable.
Auckland Eye Manual | AucklandEye website [PDF](external link)
NZ Formulary gives a range of funded and unfunded anti-inflammatory eye preparations
NZ Formulary | Other anti-inflammatory preparations(external link)
Fully resupplied August 2025
The supplier has ample stock of the product in stock.
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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