Oxytocin (BNM) 5 iu per mL: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

There is a temporary supply issue affecting Oxytocin BNM 5 iu per mL (pharmacode 2448211).

Affected product

This issue is caused by higher than normal sales. 

  • Chemical: Oxytocin
  • Brand: Oxytocin BNM
  • Presentation: Inj 5 iu per ml, 1 ml ampoule 
  • Pharmacode: 2448211 

Alternative product and expected resupply

There is ample supply of the 10 iu per ml ampoules available (2577046).

We expect this issue to be resolved early June 2023.

Who to contact

If you have questions about this supply 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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