Olopatadine (Eye drops 0.1%): Supply issue
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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