Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren Ophtha) eye drops 0.1%: Supply issue resolved
Novartis has advised PHARMAC that diclofenac eye drops (pharmacode: 781851) have been resupplied.
Contact your wholesaler for stock availability.
Alternative treatments
We listed 2 alternatives to cover the out of stock. These will be delisted later in 2021 to allow time for the products to work through the supply chain.
These products were:
- Nepafenac (brand name Ilevro)
- This product is Medsafe approved.
- We understand stock was available in early January 2021.
- The product was listed in the Schedule from 1 January 2021.
- Pharmacode: 2603101
- Ketorolac trometamol (Acular)
- For patients with macular oedema, our clinical advice suggests that ketorolac trometamol (Acular) is a more suitable alternative.
- This product is Medsafe approved.
- The product was listed in the Schedule from 1 January 2021.
- Pharmacode: 307904
Who to contact
If you have questions about the alternative products, contact:
- Novartis about Voltaren Ophtha and Ilevro
- Allergan about Acular
Or talk to your wholesaler.