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NZ ATC B02AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tranexamic Acid shortage in New Zealand

Is there a Tranexamic Acid shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Tranexamic Acid product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 9 Sep 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZTranexamic acid (Mercury Pharma) 500 mg tabletsMercury Pharma9 Sep 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.