Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid] (Fucithalmic) Eye drops 1%: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

Due to changes at the manufacturing plant, AFT (the supplier) advises that it has no stock of Fucithalmic eye drops (Pharmacode: 716634)

Affected product

Due to changes at the manufacturing plant, AFT (the supplier) advises that it has no stock of Fucithalmic eye drops (Pharmacode: 716634).

Alternative product

AFT is supplying some of its product that is labelled for Thailand. This is the same product, made in the same place as the current Fucithalmic eye drops. Medsafe has reviewed the product and approved it for sale in New Zealand. The only difference from your usual eye drops is the label.

For pharmacists

This product will be supplied under the current pharmacode for Fucithalmic eye drops. So there will be no new listing in the pharmacode. We have prepared a flyer to support conversations with people affected by this change. 

Resupply expected April 2025

AFT expects to be have stock labelled for New Zealand available again in April 2025.

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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