Dopamine (Max Health) Inj 40 mg per ml, 5 ml ampoule: Hospital supply issue

Affected product

Due to an issue at the manufacturer, Martindale, the next two deliveries of dopamine ampoules have been delayed. This issue has also affected deliveries of atropine ampoules. Max Health, the supplier, assures us that there ample supplies of other Martindale products in Aotearoa New Zealand. We do not expect any other issues for Martindale products. 

• Chemical: Dopamine hydrochloride
• Presentation: Inj 40 mg per ml, 5 ml ampoule
• Brand: Max Health Ltd
• Pharmacode: 2374374 
• Subsidy: $38.65
• Measure / Qty: per 10

HML listing for dopamine(external link)

Alternative product

• Brand name: Dopamine (Basi)
• Presentation: 200 mg / 5 ml ampoules
• Description: Dopamine (Basi) Concentrate for solution for infusion
• Pharmacode: 2691353
• Pack size: 10

Expected resupply

The supplier is working closely with the manufacturer to understand when the issue might be resolved.

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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