Ticagrelor (Tab 90 mg): Supply issue

Supply issue Section 29A Active

Due to shipping delays, Sandoz had run out of ticagrelor tablets (Pharmacode: 2638770).

13 May 2026 | Stock has arrived

Ticagrelor Sandoz has arrived and has been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand.

Affected product

Unfortunately, because of a delayed shipment the supplier ran out of the following product.

  • Chemical: Ticagrelor
  • Presentation: Tab 90 mg
  • Brand: Ticagrelor Sandoz
  • Pharmacode: 2638770
  • Subsidy: $20.35
  • Measure / Qty: per 56

Schedule listing for ticagrelor(external link)

The blister pack has black text..
Italian Ticagrelor Mylan blister pack

Alternative brand listed 1 March 2026

An alternative brand was listed from 1 March 2026. It is not registered with Medsafe and will have to be prescribed and dispensed in line with section 29A of the Medicines Act. 

The alternative is from Italy. The box has an English label on it, but the blister packs will still be in Italian. The consumer information sheet will still be in Italian. 

It contains the same active ingredient in the same amount, it is designed to work in the body the same way. 

  • Brand: Ticagrelor Mylan 
  • Pharmacode: 2724820
  • Subsidy: $23.85
  • Measure / Qty: per 56
The mylan box is mostly in Italian and has Italian braille, with orange and purple highlights. One side of the box will have a sticker with English information..
Ticagrelor Mylan (Italian packaging)

Prescribing and supplying an unapproved medicine

Section 29A of the Medicines Act 1981 allows for medicines that are not Medsafe approved to be prescribed and supplied to people. 

We know supplying an unapproved medicine. In this case, however, this will allow people to continue to access an appropriate treatment. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. 

Prescriber and pharmacist requirements for section 29 and 29A medicines – Medsafe website (external link)

What patients need to know about unapproved medicines – Healthify website(external link)

Resupplied May 2026

Sandoz, the supplier, advised that stock has arrived and has been released 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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