Hydrocortisone butyrate (Locoid products) 0.1%: Supply issue
There is a supply issue affecting Locoid products.
6 March 2025 | Update
There are ongoing shipping delays affecting Locoid products. This may affect the availability of different presentations. See the supply status for current availability at supplier level. What is available at pharmacies may differ.
Affected products
Supply status for the Locoid products:
Chemical: Hydrocortisone butyrate
| Brand name | Pharmacode | Availability | Expected resupply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locoid Scalp | 210307 | Out of stock | May |
| Locoid Crelo (milky emulsion) | 2017458 | Available | Available |
| Locoid Lipocream | 521957 | Out of stock | May |
| Locoid ointment | 210382 | Limited availability | May |
Schedule listing for hydrocortisone butyrate(external link)
Alternative products
While the cream, ointment, and milky emulsion can be used interchangeably, there is not enough stock of the milky emulsion to cover users of the cream and ointment. We ask that prescribers consider alternative treatment options.
Scalp application
There are other funded treatments, including other presentations of the same chemical or other scalp applications. Prescribers are best placed to advise on a suitable alternative.
Schedule listings for other scalp applications(external link)
- General Supply Issue A5 Flier [PDF 112 KB]
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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