Cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Cyclogyl) eye drops 1%: Supply issue resolved
There is a supply issue affecting Cyclogyl eye drops (pharmacode 203351).
18 September 2024 update
Alcon, the supplier, advises that Cyclogol eye drops are now back in stock. It may take another one to two weeks for the product to move through supply lines to pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
There is a long-term supply issue affecting:
- Chemical: Cyclopentolate hydrochloride
- Brand: Cyclogyl
- Presentation: Eye drops 1%
- Pharmacode: 203351
Alternative product
We listed an alternate brand, Minims Cyclopentolate, pharmacode 2603160.
Schedule listing for cyclopentolate(external link)
Resupplied
The Cyclogol brand cyclopentolate eye drops are now back in stock with the supplier. It may take another one to two weeks before the stock reaches pharmacies. The Minims brand is still available. Wholesalers may ask that pharmacies use up the Minims stock before supplying Cyclogol.
Minims will be delisted in due course.
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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