Proctosedyl (suppositories): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Unfortunately, AFT (the supplier) has run out of Proctosedyl suppositories (Pharmacode: 208396)

Affected product

An expected shipment has been delayed. This has resulted in a supplier out of stock of the following product:

  • Chemical: Hydrocortisone with cinchocaine
  • Presentation: Suppos Hydrocortisone 5 mg with cinchocaine hydrochloride 5 mg per g
  • Brand: Proctosedyl
  • Pharmacode: 208396
  • Subsidy: $9.90
  • Measure / Qty: per 12

There are only limited amounts still available at wholesalers.

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Alternative product

The Proctosedyl ointment (Pharmacode: 208388) is available. There is currently no suitable suppository option available because there is a supply issue affecting Ultraproct.

Ultraproct supply issue

Pharmac is looking into whether we can find and list an alternative.

Expected resupply

We are working closely with AFT, the supplier, to understand when Proctosedyl will be available again.

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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