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NZ ATC A10BG03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pioglitazone shortage in New Zealand

Is there a Pioglitazone shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Pioglitazone product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 12 Jun 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

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

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZPioglitazone (Vexazone) 15 and 30 mg tab12 Jun 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.