Solifenacin succinate (Max Health) Tab 5 mg: Supply issue resolved
Due to delays at the manufacturing plant, there was a supply issue affecting solifenacin succinate Max Health 5 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2690608).
28 August 2025 | Stock has arrived
Stock has arrived, but it can take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around New Zealand Aotearoa.
Affected product
Due to delays at the manufacturing plant, there was a supply issue affecting the following product:
Solifenacin succinate
- Presentation: Tab 5 mg
- Brand: Solifenacin succinate Max Health
- Pharmacode: 2690608
- Subsidy: $1.95
- Measure / Qty: per 30
The 10 mg tablet is not affected by this issue.
Schedule listing for solifenacin succinate(external link)
Alternative product
Solifenacin Viatris was the previously funded brand. Viatris has found additional stock that can be supplied as an alternative. We have delayed delisting until 1 November 2025 to ensure people can continue to access treatment. There will be a price increase from 1 May 2025.
- Presentation: Tab 5 mg
- Brand: Solifenacin Viatris
- Pharmacode: 2645319
- Subsidy: $3.15
- Measure / Qty: per 30
28 August 2025 | Stock arrived
Max Health advises that stock has arrived and been distributed to wholesalers by the end of August 2025. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand Aotearoa.
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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