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NZ ATC J01FA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Erythromycin shortage in New Zealand

Is there an Erythromycin shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Erythromycin product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 29 Jul 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZErythromycin (as lactobionate) inj 1g vial29 Jul 2026not givenNot stated

Source

Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency), medicine notices. Official list. Supply issues and discontinuations of funded medicines that Pharmac has notified; one row per notice.