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

Affected products

There is a supply issue affecting the following products. 

• Presentation: Tab immediate-release 5 mg
  • Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
  • Pharmacode: 2681919 and 2696053
  • Subsidy: $13.77
  • Measure / Qty: per 100
  • Availability: Supplier out of stock

• Presentation: Tab immediate-release 10 mg
  • Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
  • Pharmacode: 2681927 and 2696061
  • Subsidy: $18.77
  • Measure / Qty: per 100
  • Availability: Stock expected to run out mid to late September

• Presentation: Tab immediate-release 20 mg
  • Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
  • Pharmacode: 2681935 and 2696088
  • Subsidy: $26.77
  • Measure / Qty: per 100
  • Availability: Stock expected to run out early to mid September

There is stock of the oral liquid.

Schedule listing for oxycodone(external link)

Alternative product

Some stock of the oxycodone oral liquid is available.

We ask prescribers to consider prescribing an alternative analgesic.

BPAC Practice information: Revisiting opioid use in New Zealand: how does your prescribing compare?(external link)

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.

Shipment arrived November 2025

A shipment has arrived of all strengths. Stock should begin flowing to wholesalers by 7 November 2025. It could take another 1 to 2 weeks to make its way through the supply chain to pharmacies.

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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