Arrow-Lattim (latanoprost with timolol) 0.005%/0.5% 2.5ml eye drops: Supply issue resolved
Due to supply chain problems, the supplier was out of stock of Arrow-Lattim (latanoprost with timolol) eye drops (Pharmacode 2597861)
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
There are about 3,000 people affected by this supply issue.
Stock available at the supplier 14 November
Teva advise that wholesalers can order Arrow-Lattim again. It will take time for stock to move from the supplier through the supply chain to pharmacists.
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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