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NZ ATC N03AG01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Valproic Acid shortage in New Zealand

Is there a Valproic Acid shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Valproic Acid product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 17 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in United States, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZSodium valproate (Epilim) 100 mg crushable tablet discontinuation17 Aug 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.