Venlafaxine (Enlafax XR 150 mg): Supply issue resolved
Due to manufacturing delays, the supplier was out of stock of the 150 mg Enlafax XR (Pharmacode: 2509237)
2 September 2025 | Stock arrived
Stock has arrived with the supplier. It will take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around New Zealand Aotearoa.
Affected product:
Due to manufacturing delays, Viatris (the supplier) is out of stock of the following product. There is a small amount of stock in the supply chain, pharmacies should check with their wholesaler.
Chemical: Venlafaxine
- Presentation: Cap 150 mg
- Brand: Enlafax XR
- Pharmacode: 2509237
- Subsidy: $13.95
- Measure / Qty: per 84
Schedule listing for venlafaxine(external link)
Other strengths of venlafaxine are not affected by this supply issue.
Alternative treatment
The supplier's medical team advises that people can use 2 x 75 mg, where the 150mg is unavailable.
People should check with their prescriber or pharmacist of this option is right for them.
- General Supply Issue A5 Flier [PDF 111 KB]
Stock arrived late August 2025
Viatris advises that the stock has arrived and been distributed to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around Aotearoa.
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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