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

Supply issue Active

Dextrose 50% 10ml ampoule (Pharmacode 2243296) is out of stock.

Affected product

The supplier is out of stock of the following:

  • 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

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)

Resupply expected late April/early May

Stock arrived in Aotearoa in the week beginning 21 April. It is taking longer than usual to reach wholesalers due to the public holidays. It may be early to mid-May before stock reaches 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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