Olopatadine (Eye drops 0.1%): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

We are monitoring the stock levels of Olopatadine Teva eye drops (Pharmacode 2588048).

17 July 2025 | Stock available 

Stock is available with the supplier. A further delivery is expected to arrive by the end of July. We will continue to monitor this issue until 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)

More stock expected July/August 2025

Stock is available with the supplier. A further delivery is expected to arrive by the end of July. We continue to monitor this issue until 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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