Paracetamol (500 mg suppository): Supply issue resolved
The supplier advises that stock of paracetamol 500 mg suppositories (Pharmacode: 2552663) has returned to normal.
13 January 2025 | Update
Stock levels have returned to normal.
Affected product
The supplier advises that it was out of stock of:
- Chemical: Paracetamol
- Presentation: Suppos 500 mg
- Brand: Gacet
- Pharmacode: 2552663
- Subsidy: $16.55
- Measure / Qty: per 50
Other strengths and presentations of paracetamol remain available.
Schedule listing for paracetamol(external link)
Alternative products
There was some stock in the supply chain, so this issue may not have reached patients. But we ask that people reserve the suppositories for those who cannot take other forms of paracetamol or other analgesics.
We have received clinical advice that patients may be able to use other forms of paracetamol or other analgesics.
Resupplied December 2024
A shipment arrived in late December 2024. It was likely be available to pharmacies early 2025.
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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