Proctosedyl suppositories: Supply issue resolved
AFT (the supplier) had limited stock available of Proctosedyl suppositories.
3 October 2024 | Update
The newly labeled product is now being released to the market. It may take one to two weeks for stock to move through the supply chain to pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
Stock was limited because of a label change with the current shipment from the manufacturer. A shipment was on hold while AFT updated the product's registration.
- Product: Hydrocortisone with cinchocaine
- Presentation: Suppos 5 mg with cinchocaine hydrochloride 5 mg per g
- Brand: Proctosedyl
- Pharmacode: 208396
- Subsidy: $9.90
- Measure / Qty: per 12
Schedule listing for Proctosedyl(external link)
The Proctosedyl cream remains available.
Alternative product
Where Proctosedyl suppositories were unavailable, prescribers could consider Ultraproct. A new prescription was needed.
Schedule listing for Ultraproct(external link)
Resupplied early October 2024
The newly labeled product is now being released to the market. It may take one to two weeks for stock to move through the supply chain to pharmacies around the motu.
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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