Clomipramine (10 mg tablets): Supply issue resolved

Affected product

The supplier of clomipramine tablets, Teva, advised of a supply issue affecting clomipramine 10 mg and 25 mg tablets. A facility in Poland is no longer able to manufacture the product. 

• Chemical: Clomipramine hydrochloride
• Brand: Clomipramine Teva

• Presentation: 10 mg tablets
• Pharmacode: 2611392

• Presentation: 25 mg tablets
• Pharmacode: 2611406

Clomipramine schedule listing(external link)

Clomipramine capsules listed

The Clomipramine Teva capsules have been listed and are replacing the tablets. They should be available by mid-to-late August 2024.

Cap 10 mg

• Brand: Clomipramine Teva
• Pharmacode: 2674149
• Subsidy: $9.49
• Measure / Qty: per 28

Cap 25 mg

• Brand: Clomipramine Teva
• Pharmacode: 2666901
• Subsidy: $11.19
• Measure / Qty: per 28

On-going availability of clomipramine

People have asked us about the on-going availability of clomipramine. Principal supply status for the Teva brand of clomipramine ended on 30 June 2024. 

We have included clomipramine in our latest Annual Tender. This invites all suppliers to make a bid to supply this product to Aotearoa New Zealand. 

We're committed to making sure clomipramine remains available as a funded treatment for New Zealanders. 

Who to contact

If you take clomipramine, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this supply issue.

If you have other questions, 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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