Bupivacaine hydrochloride with adrenaline (Marcain with Adrenaline): Hospital supply issue resolved
This had been a long running issue affecting Marcain with Adrenaline (Pharmacodes 2284189 and 201405).
20 November 2024 Update
has arrived and been released to suppliers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
This was a global supply issue, supplies of this product were affected by a manufacturing plant issue. This product's availability has been highly variable over the last few years.
Bupivacaine hydrochloride with adrenaline
- Brand: Marcain with Adrenaline
- Presentation: Inj 5 mg per ml with adrenaline 1:200,000, 20 ml vial
- Pharmacode: 201405
- Price: $80.50
- Measure / Qty: per 5
HML listing for bupivacaine hydrochloride with adrenaline(external link)
Alternative product
Small shipments of the Marcain with Adrenaline brand continued to arrive.
Supply returned to normal - November 2024
Aspen, the supplier, advises that with its new new manufacturing site operating, supply has returned to normal.
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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