Melphalan (Melpha) Inj 50 mg vial: Hospital supply issue resolved
Luminarie, the supplier of melphalan inj 50 mg vial (Melpha brand, Pharmacode 2647699), had experienced some issues in sourcing stock over the first half of 2024.
5 September 2024
Luminaire, the supplier, advises that Melpha brand melphalan injections are available again.
Affected product
In December 2023, Luminarie's Melpha brand gained principal supply status. Following this there were supply issues affecting this product until early September 2024.
- Chemical: Melphalan
- Presentation: Inj 50 mg vial
- Brand: Melpha
- Pharmacode: 2647699
- Price: $48.25
- Measure / Qty: per 1
Alternatives
To cover this supply issue both the previously funded brand (Alkeran) and an alternative brand, Megval (Pharmacode 2676842) have been provided.
Resupplied September 2024
Resupply of the registered brand (Melpha) has been resupplied.
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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