Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (grans for oral liquid) Augmentin brand: Supply issue
There is a supply issue affecting the amoxicillin 25 mg with clavulanic acid grans for oral liquid (Augmentin Pharmacode 319473).
17 April 2024 update
Due to the events in the Red Sea, complete resupply has been further delayed until May 2024. The supplier has air freighted a small amount of stock to reduce the chance of a complete outage. This remains on allocation (restricted supply) to ensure a fair distribution of the medicine.
Affected product
Due to global supply constraints, Augmentin brand amoxicillin with clavulanic acid grans will be on restricted supply until May 2024.
Product details:
- Chemical: Amoxicillin 25 mg with clavulanic acid 6.25 mg per ml
- Presentation: Grans for oral liquid
- Brand: Augmentin
- Pharmacode: 319473
This issue does not affect the 50 mg Curam Duo brand.
Schedule listing for amoxicillin with clavulanic acid(external link)
Clinical advice
Our clinical advisors say that amoxicillin with clavulanic acid is a second line option for most common infections. Even when indicated, there are other funded options available.
Clinicians can review the BPAC guidelines for best practice antibiotic use(external link) for alternative treatments.
Who to contact
If you have questions, email us on 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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