Glucose [Dextrose] (Biomed) Inj 50%, 10 ml ampoule: Supply issue resolved

Dextrose 50% 10ml ampoule (Pharmacode 2243296) was out of stock in June 2024 due to delays in testing of the finished product.

Update 20 June 2024

The supplier expects to start releasing stock on Friday 21 June 2024.

Affected product

While the supplier is out of stock, there is 2 to 4 weeks of stock in the supply chain.

  • Chemical: Glucose [Dextrose]
  • Presentation: Inj 50%, 10 ml ampoule - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
  • Brand: Biomed
  • Pharmacode: 2243296
  • Subsidy: $34.75
  • Measure / Qty: per 5

Schedule listing for glucose inj 10 ml ampoule(external link)

HML listing for glucose inj 10 ml ampoule(external link)

Alternative product

While the supplier does not expect a pharmacy level out of stock, a registered alternative is available. Biomed have dextrose 50% 90 ml bottle available (Pharmacode 2245833).

  • Chemical: Glucose [Dextrose]
  • Presentation: Inj 50%, 90 ml bottle - Up to 5 inj available on a PSO
  • Brand: Biomed
  • Pharmacode: 2245833 
  • Subsidy: $17.50
  • Measure / Qty: per 1

Schedule listing for glucose inj 90 ml bottle(external link)

HML listing for glucose inj 90 ml bottle(external link)

Expected resupply

The supplier expects to start releasing stock on Friday 21 June 2024.

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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