Abacavir (Ziagen) Oral solution: Discontinuation
The supplier, GSK New Zealand, has discontinued Ziagen 20 mg/mL (abacavir) oral solution (Pharmacode 2014718).
Affected product
The supplier has discontinued Ziagen 20 mg/mL (abacavir) oral solution (Pharmacode 2014718). There will be no more stock arriving. The current stock in Aotearoa New Zealand will expire on 30 June 2024.
We delisted Ziagen 20 mg/mL (abacavir) oral solution (Pharmacode 2014718) from 1 July 2024.
- Chemical: Abacavir sulphate
- Presentation: Oral liq 20 mg per ml
- Brand: Ziagen
- Pharmacode: 2014718
- Subsidy: $256.31
- Measure / Qty: per 240 ml OP
Schedule listing for Ziagen(external link)
Alternative product
The 300 mg tablets of Ziagen brand abacavir sulphate remain available. People will not need a new prescription. Pharmacists can dispense a different presentation when it is not practical to dispense the prescribed presentation.
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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