Olopatadine (Eye drops 0.1%): Supply issue resolved
Due to a high demand and delivery delays, the supplier may have limited supply of olopatadine eye drops (Pharmacode: 2588048).
14 May 2026 | Shipments arriving
The supplier has stock on hand of olopatadine eye drops. Another shipment is expected in May 2026. We are monitoring this product with the supplier.
Affected product
Teva, the supplier, was out of stock of this product in early 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
Shipments continue to arrive. Pharmacies may not get the product for another 1 to 2 weeks. A further shipment is scheduled for May 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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