Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid] (Foban) Oint 2%: Supply issue resolved

AFT alerted us to a potential supply issue with their sodium fusidate 2% ointment (Pharmacode 2556189).

30 October 2024 | Update 

The supply issue is resolved. Stock has arrived and been distributed to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.

Affected product

Because of some issues at the manufacturing plant, there has been a delay to the next shipment of Ointment.

  • Chemical: Sodium fusidate [fusidic acid] 
  • Presentation: Ointment 2%
  • Brand: Foban
  • Pharmacode: 2556189 
  • Subsidy: $1.69
  • Measure / Qty: per 5 g OP

Schedule listing for Foban (cream and ointment)(external link)

Alternative product

AFT advises that there is ample stock available of its sodium fusidate 2% cream (Pharmacode: 2556170).

Resupplied late October 2024

The supplier advises that stock has arrived and been distributed to wholesalers. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for the product to reach pharmacies around the motu.

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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