Tranexamic acid (Mercury Pharma) 500 mg tablets: Supply constraint
The supplier has run out of Mercury Pharma tranexamic acid 500 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2574020).
15 October 2026 | Shipment arrived
The shipment of tranexamic acid has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It can still take another 2 or 3 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
Affected product
The supplier has run out of this product. Wholesalers and pharmacies may not receive as much stock as they would normally.
- Chemical: Tranexamic acid
- Presentation: Tab 500 mg
- Brand: Mercury Pharma
- Pharmacode: 2574020
- Subsidy: $9.93
- Measure / Qty: per 60
Schedule listing for tranexamic acid(external link)
The ampoules are not affected by this issue.
We're sorry
We know any changes to supply can cause disruption. The supplier is working hard to ensure people can continue to access this treatment.
Resupplied mid-October 2026
A shipment has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It can take another 2 or 3 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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