Medicine shortages in New Zealand
Live register of drug shortage notices in New Zealand, aggregated daily from official regulator publications and linked back to every source.
Regulators list each strength and pack separately, so one medicine can carry several notices — compare official per-medicine tallies against “Medicines affected”. How we count
Latest shortage notices in New Zealand
| Medicine | Status | Severity | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutricia | active | high | 30 Oct 2026 | Pharmac |
| Permethrin Medicated Soap | active | high | 30 Oct 2026 | Pharmac |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate | active | high | 29 Oct 2026 | Pharmac |
| Codeine Phosphate | active | high | 29 Oct 2026 | Pharmac |
| Vannair |
Official sources for New Zealand
- Medsafe — New Zealand Medicine Shortages (Medsafe) — official register · last checked 1 Nov 2026
- Pharmac — New Zealand Medicine Supply Disruptions (Pharmac) — official register · last checked 1 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in New Zealand?
New Zealand currently has 397 active medicine shortage notices and 1 anticipated. Figures update daily from official regulator publications.
Who reports medicine shortages in New Zealand?
Official shortage notices for New Zealand are published by Medsafe — New Zealand Medicine Shortages (Medsafe), Pharmac — New Zealand Medicine Supply Disruptions (Pharmac). Mederti checks these sources daily and links every notice back to the original publication.
How current is this New Zealand shortage data?
Mederti scrapes New Zealand's official shortage register daily. Each notice carries the regulator's own dates; the list on this page reflects the most recent successful update.
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