Glucose [Dextrose] (Kabi) Inj 5%, 500 ml bag: Hospital supply issue

Supply issue Hospital only Active

Due to shipping delays, Fresenius Kabi is out of stock of glucose [dextrose] (Kabi) inj 5%, 500 ml bag (Pharmacode 2541289).

12 December 2024 | Update

A small volume of stock of the contracted product has arrived and all backorders have been filled. A small amount of stock remains available for ordering. Another shipment is expected to arrive in January 2025.

Affected product

Due to shipping delays, Fresenius Kabi has low stock of the following presentation of glucose.

Chemical: Glucose [dextrose]

  • Presentation: Inj 5%, 500 ml bag
  • Brand: Fresenius Kabi
  • Pharmacode: 2541289
  • Price: $66.00
  • Measure / Qty: per 20

Schedule listing for glucose [dextrose](external link)

Alternatives

Where the 500 ml bag is not available, Fresenius Kabi advises that it holds ample stock of the 250 ml and 1000 ml bags of the 5% glucose solution.

Expected resupply

A small shipment has arrived to cover backorders. Fresenius Kabi expects a larger shipment in January 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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