Alfamino (Amino acid formula): New recipe

From 1 August 2024, Alfamino infant formula has a new recipe, now with two Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) 2’-FL and LNnT, which are both structurally identical to HMOs found in breastmilk.

What's changing

From 1 August 2024, a new recipe of Alfamino infant formula is available. It has two extra Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) – 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’FL ) and Lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT). These molecules are structurally identical to those HMOs found in breastmilk

The packaging remains largely the same, the main updates are to the ingredients list and nutrition information panel. (external link)

The HMOs are highlighted at the bottom of the ingredient list .
The HMOs appear in the bottom left panel.

Moving children to the new recipe

We have sought advice from paediatric immunologists and gastroenterologists about this change. They consider that this new formulation would be suitable for anyone currently using Alfamino.

The supplier recommends changing slowly from one recipe to the next as it may take time to adjust.  

Information for pharmacies

The new formulation is listed in the Schedule with a new Pharmacode 

Item

Existing product

New product

Chemical

Amino acid formula

Amino acid formula

Brand

Alfamino®

Alfamino®

Nestle Product Number 

12456301

12534747

GTIN Inner

7613287096630

8445290533081

GTIN Outer

7613287096647

8445290533074

Price per unit

43.60

43.60

Pharmacode

2632187

2657953

Qty / Per

400 g can

400 g can

Schedule listing for Alfamino(external link)

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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