Oxytocin (inj 10 iu per ml): Supply issue
Due to manufacturing delays, the supplier is expecting a constrained supply of oxytocin injection 10 iu per ml, 1 ml (Pharmacode: 2577046).
5 December 2025 | Update
The German alternative product was delayed but is now available to order. We are working with the supplier to understand when the New Zealand product will be available again.
The 5 iu per ml strength remains available where there is no 10 iu per ml.
Affected product
The following product is out of stock:
Chemical: Oxytocin
- Presentation: Inj 10 iu per ml, 1 ml ampoule
- Brand: Oxytocin BNM
- Pharmacode: 2577046
- Subsidy: $7.18
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Oxytocin listings in the Schedule(external link)
The 5 iu per ml strength is not affected by this issue.
Alternative available mid-November
Medsafe approved a labelling exemption for a German product. The product is available to order.
The product is identical to the New Zealand product, except the label on the ampoule is in German. It will come in the standard New Zealand-labelled carton and it will have the same Pharmacode.
Expected resupply
Pharmac is working with the supplier to understand when the next shipment of New Zealand stock will be available.
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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