Intra-uterine device – Choice TT380 Short: Supply issue
Boucher and Muir (BNM) has advised of a shortage of its Intra-uterine device ICU Choice TT380 Short (pharmacode 2467151).
Supply status
Stock held by BNM ran out during September 2022. From 1 September 2022, we listed 2 alternative products.
Affected product
- Product: Intra-uterine device (IUD)
- Presentation: IUD 29.1 mm length x 23.2 mm width
- Brand: Choice TT380 Short
- Pharmacode: 2467151
Schedule listing for intra-uterine devices(external link)
Other IUDs are not affected by this supply issue.
Alternative products
From 1 September 2022 there were two additional products listed on the Community Schedule. There are two pharmacodes for replacement products, they are the same product (380 7 Med NSHA), except one has packaging in French and English.
The insertion method for these products differs from the Choice TT380 Short. The dimensions also differ slightly. It is vital you read the healthcare professional information to check the instructions.
- Product: Intra-uterine device (IUD)
- Brand: Choice 380 7 Med NSHA Silver/Copper Short
- Pharmacode: 2643758
Information for health professionals (Choice 380 7 Med) [PDF, 225 KB]
And
- Product: Intra-uterine device (IUD)
- Brand: 380 7 Med NSHA Silver/Copper Short
- Pharmacode: 2643952
Information for health professionals (380 7 Med) [PDF, 223 KB]
Who to contact
If you have questions about the funding for this product, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz
Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.