Olopatadine (Eye drops 0.1%): Supply issue
Due to a high demand and delivery delays, the supplier expects to run out of olopatadine eye drops (Pharmacode: 2588048) before the next shipment arrives.
23 February 2026 | Stock arrived
A shipment has arrived and more shipments are expected in March and April 2026. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around New Zealand.
Affected product
Teva, the supplier, will go out of stock of this product before the next shipment arrives in February 2026.
- Chemical: Olopatadine
- Brand: Olopatadine Teva
- Pharmacode: 2588048
- Subsidy: $3.39
- 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)
Stock arrived
A shipment has arrived. Pharmacies may not get the product for another 1 to 2 weeks. Further shipments are planned for March and April.
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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