Carbomer (Poly-Gel) gel 0.3%: Discontinuation
The supplier is discontinuing this product, it will be supplied until the end of 2024.
Affected product
Alcon, the supplier, will stop supplying this product at the end of 2024. Pharmac will delist it from the Pharmaceutical Schedule on 1 July 2025. This allows time for stock to be dispensed and claimed for.
- Chemical: Carbomer
- Presentation: Ophthalmic gel 0.3%, 0.5 g
- Brand: Poly-Gel
- Pharmacode: 2181827
- Subsidy: $8.25
- Measure / Qty: per 30
- Funding restrictions: SA2134 – Preservative Free Ocular Lubricants [PDF](external link)
Alternative product
We are seeking feedback on a proposed alternative.
Proposal to fund an alternative preservative free carbomer ophthalmic gel product
Consultation closes on 20 September 2024 at 4pm.
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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