Source: Pharmac
Detail about this decision
The currently listed brand of iron polymaltose, Ferrum H (supplied by Vifor), is being discontinued and will be delisted from the Pharmaceutical Schedule on 1 April 2019.
To ensure continuous supply of iron polymaltose, PHARMAC has reached an agreement with Sigma Healthcare for ongoing supply of its brand of iron polymaltose, Ferrosig.
Ferrosig is Medsafe approved and, like Ferrum H, is an ampoule for injection, containing 50 mg per ml, 2 ml. Ferrosig will be listed at $34.50 per pack of 5 ampoules.
As with Ferrum H, Ferrosig will be fully subsidised and funded without restriction.
Last updated: 11 December 2018