Testosterone undecanoate (Steril-Gene) 40 mg capsules: Supply issue resolved
Link, the supplier, had run out of Steril-Gene 40 mg capsules (Pharmacode 2636840).
26 June 2025 | Resupplied
The next shipment of Steril-Gene capsules has been released to wholesalers. It could take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
Link, the supplier, advised that it had run out of this product. Other testosterone products were unaffected by this supply issue.
Chemical: Testosterone undecanoate
- Presentation: Cap 40 mg
- Brand: Steril-Gene (section 29)
- Pharmacode: 2636840
- Subsidy: $36.00
- Measure / Qty: per 100
Schedule listing for Steril-Gene(external link)
No new patients limit: This product is only funded for people who were taking testosterone undecanoate cap 40mg before 1 November 2021.
Alternative products
There are other funded testosterone products. Pharmac has received advice that these alternatives may be suitable short-term replacements for Steril-Gene.
Testosterone products listed in the Pharmaceutical Schedule(external link)
People will need to talk to a health care professional to find the best available option and get a new prescription.
Resupplied late June 2025
As at 26 June 2025, The next shipment of Steril-Gene capsules has been released to wholesalers. It could take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock 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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