Microlut: Packaging change
The pack size for Microlut is changing in February 2025.
What's changing?
Microlut will now be coming in boxes of 4 monthly strips. Currently it is in boxes of 3 monthly strips. People will still be able to pick up six months' supply.
It is:
- the same product
- made by the same manufacturer
- the same number of tablets on each monthly strip.
Why is this happening?
The maker of this product, Bayer, has stopped making the 84-pack of this product. We are funding the 112-pack so people can continue to access this medicine.
Product details
Both products have Medsafe approval.
| Details | New pack | Current pack |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microlut | Microlut |
| Pharmacode | 2591839 | 719803 |
| Subsidy | $22.00 | $16.50 |
| Measure / Qty | per 112 | per 84 |
Schedule listing for Microlut(external link)
The product is not yet listed in the HML Online, we are working towards listing it from 1 March 2025.
When is this happening
February 2025: Stock of Microlut 84 pack expected to be out of stock at the supplier
February 2025: Stock of Microlut 112 pack available for pharmacy to order
1 March 2025: PSO limit increased to 112.
November 2025: Stock of Microlut 84 pack tablets expires
1 December 2025: Microlut 84 pack will be delisted from the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Information for pharmacists
This product is on PSO with a current limit of 84. The limit will be increased to 112 from 1 March 2025.
Searchable PSO list(external link)
We have prepared a flyer to support any conversations with patients about this change.
- Microlut packaging change Jan 25 [PDF 98 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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