Risperidone 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg tablets: Supply issue
There is a supply issue affecting Risperidone (Teva) tablets.
29 January 2025
Stock status updated. The 2 and 3 mg Risperidone Teva tablets have arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may take 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu. Stock of the 1 mg tablet has arrived but has not yet been released. We expect it will be released in the first week of February, then take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies.
Affected product
There are supply issues affecting the follow presentations:
| Chemical | Brand | Presentation | Pharmacode | Subsidy | Measure/Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | Risperidone (Teva) | Tab 0.5 mg | 2466899 | $2.17 | per 60 |
| Risperidone | Risperidone (Teva) | Tab 1 mg | 2466902 | $2.44 | per 60 |
| Risperidone | Risperidone (Teva) | Tab 4 mg | 2466937 | $6.25 | per 60 |
Schedule listing: Risperidone(external link)
Supply status
| Risperidone Teva | Risperdal | Risperidone Sandoz (S29) | |
| 0.5 mg | Stock available | Out of stock | Stock available |
| 1 mg | Out of stock Stock arrived but awaiting release |
Out of stock | Stock available |
| 2 mg | Stock has arrived and been released to wholesalers | Out of stock | Stock available |
| 3 mg | Stock has arrived and been released to wholesalers | Out of stock | Stock available |
| 4 mg | Out of stock Stock expected March 2025 |
Stock available | N/A |
The oral liquid and depot injections are unaffected by this supply issue.
Alternatives
Risperidone Sandoz
From 4 October 2024. Risperidone Sandoz will be listed in the Community Schedule (1 November for the HML). It will not appear in the Online Schedule until it is updated for 1 November. It is not Medsafe registered and will need to be prescribed and dispensed in line with section 29 of the Medicines Act.
| Chemical and presentation (60 pack) |
Price | Pharmacode |
|---|---|---|
| Risperidone tab 0.5 mg | $4.01 | 2693143 |
| Risperidone tab 1 mg | $3.68 | 2693151 |
| Risperidone tab 2 mg | $5.38 | 2693178 |
| Risperidone tab 3 mg | $8.57 | 2693186 |
- Risperidone Supply issue (Oct 24) A5 flier [PDF 197 KB]
Risperdal
Risperdal tablets have been listed, however there is limited availability of some strengths. People may also need to take multiple tablets to make up their dose.
We have created fliers to support pharmacists' conversations with people about the brand changes and changes to the number of tablets.
Medsafe datasheet for Risperdal(external link)
The oral liquid is also available in significant quantities. However people would need a new prescription.
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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