Sunscreen (Marine Blue Lotion SPF 50+): Supply issue resolved
BNM, the supplier, was out of stock of funded sunscreen.
5 March 2026 | Shipment arrived
A shipment of the sunscreen has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
Affected product
Due to an unexpected increase in sales, BNM (the supplier) is out of stock. There may still be some stock in the supply chain.
- Brand: Marine Blue Lotion SPF 50+
- Pharmacode: 2454203
- Subsidy: $6.50
- Measure / Qty: per 200 g OP
Resupplied early March
The next shipment has arrived and been sent to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
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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