Oxytocin (inj 10 iu per ml): Supply issue resolved
Due to manufacturing delays, the supplier had a constrained supply of oxytocin injection 10 iu per ml, 1 ml (Pharmacode: 2577046).
21 January 2026 | Update
A shipment of the New Zealand product has arrived. It may take another 2 to 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand.
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
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.
Resupplied January 2026
The supplier has received a shipment of the New Zealand registered product. It can take another 2 to 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand.
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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