Amoxicillin (250 mg and 500 mg capsules): Supply issue resolved

Amoxicillin caps 250 mg (2669617) and 500 mg (2362724).are available to order from the supplier again.

Affected products

There was a brief out of stock of the following products in April/May 2024.

  • Chemical: Amoxicillin
  • Brand: Miro-Amoxicillin
  • Presentation: Cap 250 mg
  • Pharmacode: 2669617
  • Presentation: Cap 500 mg
  • Pharmacode: 2669625

Schedule listing for amoxicillin(external link)

Resupplied early May 2024

As at 8 May 2024, stock of both presentations is with the supplier and is available for wholesalers to order.   

It can take 1 to 2 weeks between stock becoming available at the supplier before it reaches pharmacies.

  • Pharmacies should talk to their wholesalers for more accurate timings.
  • People wanting to fill their prescription should keep in touch with their local pharmacies about when stock might be available.

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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