EleCare (infant formula): Supply issue
EleCare formula is affected by a supply issue.
20 September 2024 update
Abbott advises that they are expecting a shipment of the unflavoured Elecare powder (Pharmacode: 2372568) in early October 2024. It will take another 1 to 2 weeks for the product to reach pharmacies around the motu.
The vanilla flavour and Elecare LCP remain out of stock.
Affected products
Amino acid formula (unflavoured)
- Brand: Elecare
- Pharmacode: 2372568
- Subsidy: $65.72
- Measure / Qty: per 400 g OP
- Brand: Elecare LCP
- Pharmacode: 2372541
- Subsidy: $65.72
- Measure / Qty: per 400 g OP
Amino acid formula (vanilla)
- Brand: Elecare
- Pharmacode: 2372533
- Subsidy: $65.72
- Measure / Qty: per 400 g OP
Alternative products
We are advised that Neocate (Nutricia) and Alfamino (Nestlé) are suitable alternatives. We have alerted Nutricia to ensure there additional supply of Neocate.
Schedule listing for amino acid formulas(external link)
Who to contact
If you need more information about this recall, contact:
Abbott Laboratories NZ
Customer Service Number: 0800 737 115
Customer Service email: nutritionANZ@abbott.com(external link)