Pred Forte eye drops (Prednisolone acetate): Supply issue resolved

The supplier advised us of a temporary delay to re-supply of Pred-Forte eye drops (pharmacode 260533).

10 August 2022: Pred-Forte is resupplied. It may take time for the product to make it to all locations, as we are aware of some localised logistics issues.

Reason for the issue

Due to difficulties securing flights and global freight issues, there was a temporary delay to re-supply of Pred-Forte eye drops (pharmacode 260533).

Schedule listing for Pred-Forte(external link)

Supply situation

Some stock remained in the distribution chain. 

Resupply notified 10 August 2022 

We notified the resupply of this product on 10 August 2022. Due to on going constraints in the supply chain, it may take a little longer for supplies to reach pharmacies.

Who to contact

If you have questions about the funding for this product, 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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