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.

7 August 2025 | Supply update

Wellmed advises that the next delivery for all three strengths has now been pushed out until September, previously expected August.

Stock at supplier and wholesaler level is low. There is still some stock of the 10 and 20 mg strengths, but it may run out before the next shipment arrives.

We are working on this and will keep this page updated. 

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.

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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.

Shipment expected September 2025

A further shipment of all three strengths is expected in September 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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