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30 September 2008

A fully funded generic Omeprazole will replace AstraZenecas Proton Pump inhibitor (PPI) Losec from January 2009 as part of Pharmac's plan in reducing the pharmaceutical expenditure in new Zealand.

Dr Reddys Omeprazole has been awarded sole supplier status by Pharmac. Currently in community pharmacy throughout NZ, Dr Reddys Pantoprazole has already replaced the popular proton inhibitor Somac (Pfizer) which is no longer available in the New Zealand market.

Aztrazenca, are advising pharmacies that they will continued to make Losec available in NZ via the private market, so essentially you will need to pay out of your own pocket if you want to keep taking Losec. 

Planning ahead, here is the dates for Losec changes.