Phytomenadione (Konakion MM) Inj 2 mg per 0.2 ml: Supply issue
The next delivery of Konakion MM (Inj 2 mg per 0.2 ml) Pharmacode 911828 has been delayed.
5 February 2025 Update
Pharmaco, the supplier, has expedited the next delivery of registered phytomenadione (Konakion MM). It will arrive by 7 February 2025. Following standard release processes, it should be available early the following week. It may take 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
For anyone seeking stock urgently, wholesalers have varying amounts of stock available.
Affected product
This product is mostly used in hospitals, however some stock is used in the community.
- Chemical: Phytomenadione
- Presentation: Inj 2 mg per 0.2 ml - Up to 5 inj
- Brand: Konakion MM
- Pharmacode: 911828
- Subsidy: $8.00
- Measure / Qty: per 5
The Inj 10 mg per ml, 1 ml presentation (Pharmacode 298204) is unaffected by this issue.
Schedule listing for phytomenadione(external link)
HML listing for phytomenadione(external link)
Alternative product
Pharmac is working with the supplier on an alternative.
Expected resupply mid-February 2025
The next shipment of Konakion MM is expected to arrive by 7 February 2025. It will take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the country.
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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