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 briefly delayed.
Affected product
There is stock in the supply chain and its distribution is being closely managed. This product is mostly used in hospitals, however a small amount 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
Schedule listing for phytomenadione(external link)
HML listing for phytomenadione(external link)
Alternative product
The larger presentation – inj 10 mg per ml, 1 ml, Pharmacode 298204 – remains available and can be used in place of the 2 mg per 0.2 ml.
Resupply expected end October 2024
The supplier advises that the shipment is expected to arrive on 22 October 2024. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for the product to move through the supply chain to 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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