Water (Multichem) Inj 10 ml ampoule: Supply issue resolved
Due to a shipping delay, the supplier had limited stock of 10 ml water ampoules (Pharmacode 2208326)
13 November 2025 | Stock available
Ample stock of the main contracted product is available.
Affected product
Due to delays in shipping, stock of the following product was limited. There are regular shipments coming in each month but there may be times when stock is unavailable.
Water
- Presentation: Inj 10 ml ampoule
- Brand: Multichem
- Pharmacode: 2208326
- Subsidy: $7.60
- Measure / Qty: per 50
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Alternative product
From 1 August 2025, the following will be funded.
- Presentation: Inj 10 ml ampoule
- Brand: Fresenius Kabi
- Pharmacode: 2565684
- Subsidy: $7.60
- Measure / Qty: per 50
The 20 ml ampoule remains available (Fresenius Kabi, Pharmacode: 2565692). However, we understand that this may not be a straightforward alternative to implement.
Resupplied
Shipments of the contracted product and the alternative have arrived. A further shipment is expected in October 2025
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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