Ticagrelor (Tab 90 mg): Supply issue
There is a supply issue affecting ticagrelor Sandoz 90 mg tablets (pharmacode: 2638770).
10 April 2025 | Resupply delayed
The supplier expects the next delivery to arrive by mid to late April. The supplier has agreed to expedite shipping to wholesalers as soon as stock arrives. However, there may still be a lag between stock becoming available at the supplier before it reaches pharmacies.
Affected product
Sandoz, the supplier, has advised Pharmac that it is out of stock of:
- Chemical: Ticagrelor
- Presentation: Tab 90 mg
- Brand: Ticagrelor Sandoz
- Pharmacode: 2638770
- Subsidy: $23.85
- Measure / Qty: per 56
Schedule listing for ticagrelor(external link)
There is limited stock available with wholesalers. Supply around the country may vary.
Alternatives
There is no funded alternative. Given the short notice of the supply issue, we have been unable to list an alternative for funding.
Expected resupply
The supplier expects the next delivery to arrive by mid to late April. The supplier has agreed to expedite shipping to wholesalers as soon as stock arrives. However, there may still be a lag between stock becoming available at the supplier before it reaches pharmacies.
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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