Prilocaine (Citanest) 0.5% inj, 50 ml vial: Supply issue
Aspen has advised us that resupply of prilocaine (Citanest) 0.5% injections (Pharmacode 2089971) has been delayed until July 2023.
Affected product
We have been advised by Aspen that supply of prilocaine (Citanest) 0.5% inj, 50 ml vial has been delayed to July 2023 due to manufacturing issues.
HML Listing for prilocaine(external link)
Prilocaine 2% inj, 5ml ampoule is listed as ‘any brand’ which means we do not have a contract for supply and hospitals are able to purchase whatever brand is available.
This is a hospital-only medicine. It is not listed on the Community Schedule.
Who to contact
If you have questions about this supply issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz