Oxycodone (Oxycodone Amneal) 5, 10, and 20 mg tabs immediate release tablets: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

There are supply issues affecting the 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg immediate release oxycodone tablets.

27 June 2025 | Supply update

The supplier is out of stock of all three strengths. There is stock of the 5 and 20 mg tablets with wholesalers. The resupply of the 10 mg tablets is not expected until mid to late July.

Affected products

There is a supply issue affecting oxycodone hydrochloride

  • Presentation: Tab immediate-release 5 mg
    • Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
    • Pharmacode: 2681919 and 2696053
    • Subsidy: $13.77
    • Measure / Qty: per 100
  • Presentation: Tab immediate-release 10 mg
    • Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
    • Pharmacode: 2681927 and 2696061
    • Subsidy: $18.77
    • Measure / Qty: per 100
  • Presentation: Tab immediate-release 20 mg
    • Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
    • Pharmacode: 2681935 and 2696088
    • Subsidy: $26.77
    • Measure / Qty: per 100

There is ample stock of the oral liquid.

Schedule listing for oxycodone(external link)

Alternative product

Stock of the 5 mg and 20 mg tablets is available at wholesalers and there is stock of the oral liquid. 

We ask prescribers to consider prescribing an alternative analgesic.

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We acknowledge that this will cause create disruption for those affected. We have developed a flyer to support conversations with people affected by this supply issue.

Shipments expected August and October

Shipments of all three strengths are expected in August and October 2025.

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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