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NZ ATC R03AL02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide shortage in New Zealand

Is there a Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 16 Jan 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZSalbutamol with ipratropium (Duolin) nebuliser16 Jan 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.