Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate) 500mg vial: Supply issue
Due to manufacturing delays, Pfizer will run out of Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate) 500mg mg vial (Pharmacode: 2394235)
Affected product
Pfizer, the supplier, expects to run out of the following product by late April 2025. This issue has been caused by delays at the factory. Pfizer has been limiting the stock sent to pharmacies while trying to speed up the delivery of the next shipment.
Chemical: Methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate)
- Presentation: Inj 500 mg vial
- Brand: Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial
- Pharmacode: 2394235
- Subsidy: $43.01
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Schedule listing for Solu-Medrol-Act-O-Vial(external link)
Alternative products
We have received clinical advice that recommends using the 1 g vial instead.
- Inj 1 g vial
- Brand: Solu-Medrol
- Pharmacode: 265357
- Subsidy: $52.54
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Expected resupply late May 2025
Pfizer has expedited the next shipment of 500 mg injections. It is expected to arrive by late May 2025. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
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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