Iron (as sucrose) (Venofer injection): Hospital supply issue

Supply issue Hospital only Active

Seqirus, the supplier, advises that iron (as sucrose) inj 20 mg per ml, 5 ml ampoule (Pharmacode: 2064634) is out of stock.

Affected product

  • Chemical: Iron (as sucrose)
  • Presentation: Inj 20 mg per ml, 5 ml ampoule
  • Brand: Venofer
  • Pharmacode: 2064634

Alternative products

Other iron injectables are listed on the Hospital Medicines List. 

Iron listings in the HML(external link)

What's happening

Pharmac is working with Seqirus to understand when stock will be available again. There may be some stocks available in the supply chain.

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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