Propofol (Fresofol) Inj 10 mg per ml, 50 ml and 100 ml vial: Supply issue

Supply issue Hospital only Active

Fresenius Kabi, the supplier, has limited stock of the 50 ml and 100 ml vials of propofol 10 mg per ml.

Affected product

Fresenius Kabi, the supplier, may run out of the following products:

Propofol

Presentation: Inj 10 mg per ml, 50 ml vial - 5% DV Feb-26 to 2028 (PSS)

  • Brand: Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT
  • Pharmacode: 2444011 
  • Price: $27.50
  • Measure / Qty: per 10

Presentation: Inj 10 mg per ml, 100 ml vial - 5% DV Feb-26 to 2028 (PSS)

  • Brand: Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT
  • Pharmacode: 2444038
  • Price: $39.90
  • Measure / Qty: per 10

HML Listing for propofol(external link)

Alternative product

Where the 50 and 100 ml vials are not available, hospitals can use the 20 ml ampoules. Fresenius Kabi is bringing in additional stock to cover the increased demand. 

Please note, the 20 ml comes in ampoules, whereas the 50 ml and 100 ml come in vials.

  • Presentation: Inj 10 mg per ml, 20 ml ampoule 
  • Brand: Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT
  • Pharmacode: 2444003
  • Price: $5.75
  • Measure / Qty: per 5

Expected resolution

We are working closely with the supplier to monitor stock levels and incoming shipments.

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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