Salbutamol (Ventolin) Inj 1 mg per ml: Supply issue
There is limited stock of 1 mg per ml Ventolin brand injections (Pharmacode: 257923).
30 July 2026 | Stock available
The supplier has limited supply of the 1 mg/ml 5 ml ampoule. More stock is expected by the end of August.
If the 1 mg/ml 5 ml ampoule is not available, the 500 mcg/ml 1 ml ampoule can be used instead.
Affected products
The supplier, GSK, limited stock of the following product. The stock is expected to last until the next shipment arrives in late August 2026.
Salbutamol
- Presentation: Infusion 1 mg per ml, 5 ml
- Brand: Ventolin
- Pharmacode: 257923
- Subsidy: $130.00
- Measure / Qty: per 10
Schedule listing for salbutamol(external link)
This product is listed "any brand" in the Hospital Medicine List (HML).
Other salbutamol products remain available.
Alternative product
If needed, stock of the 500 mcg per ml strength injection (Pharmacode: 257915) is available.
Next shipment late August 2026
GSK, the supplier, received a small shipment in June. Stock remains low but is expected to last until the next shipment, expected in late August 2026.
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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