Rivastigmine patches (9.5 mg): Supply Issue
The supplier of rivastigmine patches, Boucher and Muir, is experiencing supply issues with Rivastigmine Patch BNM 5 and Rivastigmine Patch BNM 10.
Update 24 July 2024
Resupply of the Rivastigmine Patch BNM 5 has arrived and has been released to the market.
The supplier has advised that there is a further delay to the next delivery of Rivastigmine Patch BNM 10. There is a small amount of the Exelon brand patch available. Pharmac is working on securing additional supply.
Affected products
The supplier of rivastigmine patches, Boucher and Muir, has advised that it is experiencing supply issues with rivastigmine patches.
Brand: Rivastigmine Patch BNM 10
Presentation: patch 9.5 mg per 24 hour
Pharmacode: 2611589
Alternative products
4.6 mg per 24 hour
There is an alternative available for the 4.6 mg per 24 hour strength:
- Brand: Exelon Patch 5
- Pharmacode: 2273616
- Subsidy: $90.00
- Measure / Qty: per 30
9.5 mg per 24 hour
There is a small amount of the listed alternative available.
- Brand: Exelon Patch 10
- Pharmacode: 2273608
- Subsidy: $90.00
- Measure / Qty: per 30
Expected resupply
Rivastigmine Patch BNM 5 has been resupplied in July 2024.
Resupply of Rivastigmine Patch BNM 10 has been delayed. We are working closely with the supplier on this issue.
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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