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NZ ATC A02BC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Omeprazole shortage in New Zealand

Is there an Omeprazole shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Omeprazole product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 15 Aug 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZOmeprazole (Inj 40 mg ampoule)15 Aug 2025not 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.