Pioglitazone (Vexazone) 30 mg tab: Supply issue resolved

Due to an increase in demand, stock of pioglitazone (Vexazone) tablets 30 mg was limited (Pharmacode: 2479443)

21 May 2025 | 30 mg tablets available again

As at 21 May 2025, stock of the 30 mg tablets has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.

Affected product

Viatris, the supplier, advised that there was a limited stock of pioglitazone (Vexazone) tab 30 mg in the supply chain due to increased demand.

  • Chemical: Pioglitazone
  • Presentation: Tab 30 mg
  • Brand: Vexazone
  • Pharmacode: 2479443

Schedule listing for pioglitazone(external link)

The other strengths of pioglitazone remain available.

Alternative: 2 x 15 mg tablets

We received clinical advice that 2 x 15 mg tablets is a suitable alternative to the 30 mg tablet (Rule 3.4.2 applies).

Resupplied May 2025

As at 21 May 2025, stock of the 30 mg tablets has arrived and been released to wholesalers. Although it may take another one to two weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the motu.

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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