Ticagrelor (Tab 90 mg): Supply issue resolved

Affected product

Sandoz, the supplier, advised Pharmac that it was out of stock of:

• Chemical: Ticagrelor                
• Presentation: Tab 90 mg
• Brand: Ticagrelor Sandoz
• Pharmacode: 2638770
• Subsidy: $23.85
• Measure / Qty: per 56

Schedule listing for ticagrelor(external link)

There is limited stock available with wholesalers. Supply around the country may vary.

Alternatives

There was no funded alternative. Given the short notice of the supply issue, we were unable to list an alternative for funding.

Resupplied end April 2025

Stock has arrived and been distributed to wholesalers. It can 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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