Home / Ropivacaine / New Zealand
NZ ATC N01BB09 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ropivacaine shortage in New Zealand
Is there a Ropivacaine shortage in New Zealand?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Ropivacaine product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 9 Jul 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in New Zealand
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Ropivacaine (mixed presentations) | 9 Jul 2025 | not given | Not 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.