Arrow-Lattim (latanoprost with timolol) 0.005%/0.5% 2.5ml eye drops: Supply issue

Affected product

• Chemical: Latanoprost with timolol
• Presentation: Eye drops 0.005% with timolol 0.5%
• Brand: Arrow - Lattim
• Pharmacode: 2597861
• Subsidy: $4.95
• Measure / Qty: per 2.5 ml OP
• Schedule listing for latanoprost with timolol(external link)

Alternative product

We have received advice that people can use separate latanoprost and timolol eye drops. This will need new prescriptions. 

• Latanoprost eye drops(external link) 0.005% 2.5ml Pharmacode 2553139
• Timolol eye drops(external link) 0.5% 5ml Pharmacode 2390655

This will attract two co-payment fees for those who are not exempt from paying a co-payment.

Resupply date

The supplier expects stock to be released to wholesalers by 25 October 2024. It may take another one to two weeks before stock reaches pharmacies around the motu. 

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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