Ropivacaine hydrochloride (Ropivacaine Kabi) Inj 2 mg per ml, 20 ml ampoule: Hospital supply issue resolved

Fresenius Kabi was out of stock of its ropivacaine hydrochloride Inj 2 mg per ml, 20 ml ampoule (pharmacode 2478714).

11 December 2024 | Update

The supplier has product available again. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks for the stock to make its way to pharmacies around the motu. 

 

Affected product

Fresenius Kabi was out of stock of the following:

  • Chemical: Ropivacaine hydrochloride
  • Presentation: Inj 2 mg per ml, 20 ml ampoule
  • Brand: Ropivacaine Kabi
  • Pharmacode: 2478714 
  • Price: $10.25
  • Measure / Qty: per 5

Other presentations of ropivacaine remain available.

HML listings for ropivacaine(external link)

Alternatives

All other presentations of ropivacaine remained available, including the 10 ml ampoules that are the same strength. 

Resupplied mid-December

The supplier is restocked and released stock to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacists 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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