Glucagon hydrochloride (Glucagen Hypokit): Supply issue

Supply issue Active

There is a supply issue affecting Glucagon hydrochloride (Glucagen Hypokit - Pharmacode 462519).

6 June 2024

The a global supply issue continues to affect Glucagen Hypokits. The supplier is managing the supply of this product to try to ensure a fair distribution of the stock (ie, on allocation). Supply is unlikely to increase until 2025.

Reason for issue

The initial supply issue was caused by an unprecedented increase in demand from January to March 2023. Resupply has been challenging due to a global issue now affecting the Glucagen Hypokits.

Glucagon hydrochloride (Glucagen Hypokit) schedule listing(external link)

Expected resupply

The supplier does not expect supply to return to normal until 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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