Proctosedyl suppositories: Supply issue resolved

Supply issue Active

AFT (the supplier) advised Pharmac of low limited stock availability.

Affected product 

Some pharmacies were briefly unable to secure Proctosedyl. In response, AFT has shipped additional stock to all wholesalers.

  • 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)

Resupplied

AFT arranged additional stock to come from Australia. As at 20 March 2024, stock is available again.

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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