Fluorouracil - Inj 50 mg per ml, 100 ml vial (Fluorouracil Accord): Supply issue resolved
Accord, the supplier, was out of stock of Fluorouracil (Fluorouracil Accord) Inj 50 mg per ml, 100 ml vial (Pharmacode 2618427)
Update 3 April 2024
The 50 mg per ml 100 ml vial has been resupplied. Some wholesalers may ask that any 50 ml vials are supplied before returning to the 100 ml vial.
Affected product
Accord are out of stock of this presentation of fluorouracil. Other presentations are not affected by this supply issue
- Presentation: Inj 50 mg per ml, 100 ml vial- PCT only- Specialist
- Brand: Fluorouracil Accord
- Pharmacode: 2618427
- Subsidy: $29.44
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Fluorouracil listing on the Schedule(external link)
Alternative product
Accord has sourced an alternative which was listed from 1 March 2024. Note the alternative is a 50 ml vial.
- Brand: Fluorouracil Accord
- Presentation: inj 50 mg per ml 50 ml vial
- Pharmacode: 2674092
- Subsidy: $14.72
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Resupplied April 2024
As at 3 April 2024, wholesalers can order the 100 ml vial.
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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