Silver diamine (Topamine): Hospital supply contraint
The supplier has paused supply of this product.
Affected product
The supplier has paused supply of this product. Product already supplied remains available for use.
Silver diamine fluoride
- Presentation: Oral application 38%
- Brand: Topamine
- Pharmacode: 2718472
- Price: $139.00
- Measure / Qty: per 5 ml
Alternative product
There is no other registered silver diamine fluoride in New Zealand. Where it is not available, Health NZ and oral health services will need to revert to alternative treatments.
Expected resolution
The supplier anticipates restarting supply by the end of the year.
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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