Oxycodone (OxyNorm) immediate release and oral liquid: Supply issue
Supply of the oxycodone immediate release capsules and oral liquid is constrained.
1 May 2024 update
Stock levels with the supplier have been updated.
Supply status
Supply is currently available for oxycodone immediate release formulations.
The stock availability is based on current usage. We are expecting this to change given the current supply issue affecting morphine oral liquid.
| Presentation | STOCK AVAILABLE UNTIL * | PHARMACODE |
|---|---|---|
| Cap 5 mg Immediate release | mid July 2024 | 2179741 |
| Cap 10 mg immediate release | mid May 2024 | 2179768 |
| Cap 20 mg immediate release | early September 2024 | 2179776 |
| Oral liq 5 mg per 5 ml | late May 2024 | 2243687 |
* This is the date stock will likely run out with the supplier, stock will remain in the supply chain for another week or two after this date.
Alternative supply found
We have sourced a supply of oxycodone immediate release capsules and oral liquid. These will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule in due course. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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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