Risperidone (4 mg tablets): Supply issue

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There is a supply issue affecting Risperidone (Teva) tablets 4 mg presentation.

28 May 2025

There continues to be a supply constraint affecting the 4 mg presentation of Risperidone Teva. Resupply is now expected in early July 2025.

Risperdal 4 mg is out of stock with the supplier, but stock may be available in the supply chain. Two x 2 mg risperidone tablets can be taken where the 4 mg tablet is not available. 

Affected product

There is a supply issue affecting:

Chemical Brand Presentation Pharmacode Subsidy Measure/Qty
Risperidone Risperidone (Teva) Tab 4 mg 2466937 $6.25 per 60

Schedule listing: Risperidone(external link)

Alternative: two x 2 mg tablets

Stock of the 4 mg Risperdal alternative has run out with the supplier. There may be stock available at wholesalers or in the supply chain.

We are advised that two x 2 mg risperidone tablets can be used as an alternative.

Chemical Brand Presentation Pharmacode Subsidy Measure/Qty
Risperidone Risperdal Tab 4 mg 245402 $6.25 per 60

Medsafe datasheet for Risperdal(external link)

The oral liquid is also available in significant quantities. However, people would need a new prescription.

We listed other brands and strengths to support earlier supply issues affecting risperidone.

Stock of Teva product expected July 2025

The supplier is bringing air freight in that's expected to be available by early July. A full shipment is expected to arrive late July / early August 2025.

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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