Fentanyl patches (12.5 mg and 25 mcg): Supply issue resolved
There was a supply issue affecting 2 strengths of fentanyl patches.
Affected product
This supply issue was caused by a delay at the manufacturers with packaging materials. This issue affected 2 strengths of patches:
Patch 12.5 mcg per hour
- Brand: Fentanyl Sandoz
- Pharmacode: 2472872
- Subsidy: $6.99
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Patch 25 mcg per hour
- Brand: Fentanyl Sandoz
- Pharmacode: 2472880
- Subsidy: $7.99
- Measure / Qty: per 5
Other strengths continue to be available.
Expected resupply
The supplier had stock of the:
- 25 mcg by early April 2023
- 12.5 mcg by mid-April 2023
It can take time for stock to make its way through the supply chain to pharmacies.
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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