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.
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)
Resupply expected mid-February 2026
The supplier expects the next shipment to arrive early in February 2026. There may be some delays to distribution through the supply chain. Pharmacies may not get the product until mid-February 2026.
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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