Phytomenadione (Konakion MM) Inj 2 mg per 0.2 ml: Supply issue resolved
The next delivery of Konakion MM (Inj 2 mg per 0.2 ml) Pharmacode 911828 had been briefly delayed.
23 October 2024 | Update
The stock of Konakion MM has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
Stock remained in the supply chain and its distribution was 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 – remained available and could be used in place of the 2 mg per 0.2 ml.
Resupplied 23 October 2024
The stock of Konakion MM has arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach 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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