Betamethasone valerate (Beta Scalp): Supply issue resolved
The supplier has released stock of betamethasone valerate (Beta Scalp), Pharmacode: 512877, to wholesalers.
28 September 2022 Update: Resupply issue resolved. Supplies have been released to wholesalers and should be available to pharmacies shortly.
Affected product
Due to issues with packaging, there was an out of stock of betamethasone valerate (Beta Scalp) 0.1% scalp application (Pharmacode 512877). As Beta Scalp couldn't be air freighted, there was a delay in resupply.
Schedule listing for Beta Scalp(external link)
Who to contact
If you have questions about funding for Beta Scalp or other alternative products, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz
Pharmacists: Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.