Tranexamic acid (Mercury Pharma) 500 mg tablets: Supply constraint
The supplier has limited stock of Mercury Pharma tranexamic acid 500 mg tablets (Pharmacode: 2574020).
Affected product
The supplier does not expect to run out of this product. However, it is limiting supply until the next shipment arrives. 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.
Expected resupply late September
The supplier expects the next shipment to arrive by the end of September. It may take another 2 or 3 weeks for that stock 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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