Oxycodone (Oxycodone Amneal) 5, 10, and 20 mg tabs immediate release tablets: Supply issue
There are supply issues affecting the 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg immediate release oxycodone tablets.
18 June 2025 | Update
The 5 mg and 20 mg tablets are available again. An issue remains with the 10 mg tablets. It is expected to be available again by the end of June 2025.
Affected products
There is a supply issue affecting oxycodone hydrochloride
- Presentation: Tab immediate-release 10 mg
- Brand: Oxycodone Amneal
- Pharmacode: 2681927 and 2696061
- Subsidy: $18.77
- Measure / Qty: per 100
The 5 mg and 20 mg tablets are available again.
Schedule listing for oxycodone(external link)
Alternative product
The 5 mg and 20 mg tablets are available again to be used as an alternative.
We ask prescribers to consider prescribing an alternative analgesic.
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.
- Apr 25 Oxycodone immediate release A5 flier [PDF 125 KB]
Resupply scheduled for end June 2025
The 5 mg and 20 mg tablets are available again. The 10 mg tablets are expected by the end of June 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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