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All Active Shortages
Ramipril 1.25 mg capsules
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Ramipril 1.25 mg capsules. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 24 July 2026
Estradot® 25 microgram patches
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Estradot® 25 microgram patches. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 10 July 2026
Estradot® 100 microgram patches
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Estradot® 100 microgram patches. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 10 July 2026
Estradot® 75 microgram patches
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Estradot® 75 microgram patches. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 10 July 2026
Estradot® 50 microgram patches
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Estradot® 50 microgram patches. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 10 July 2026
Creon® 25000 capsules
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Creon® 25000 capsules. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 10 July 2026
Creon® 10000 capsules
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Creon® 10000 capsules. Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
Expected resolution: 10 July 2026
Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules
Medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules. • Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules (Viatris) are out of stock un
Cefixime (Suprax® ) 200mg tablets
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Cefixime (Suprax®) 200mg tablets. • Cefixime (Suprax®) 200mg tablets are in limited supply until mid-October 2
Trurapi® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled Solostar pens
Medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Trurapi® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled Solostar pens. • Trurapi® (insulin
Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free and Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml oral suspension
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free and Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml oral suspension • C
Tolterodine 2mg and 4mg modified-release capsules
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Tolterodine 2mg and 4mg modified-release capsules • Tolterodine 2mg and 4mg modified-release (MR) capsules are
NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges
medium DHSC MSNUpdate 10/06/2025 – Please note: NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges are expected to be out of stock from w/c 9th June until w/e 4th July 2025. •
⚠️ Resolution date passed — supply status unconfirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
Abidec® Multivitamin drops
medium DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following product: • Abidec® Multivitamin drops • Abidec® Multivitamin drops are out of stock until fu
Dalivit® Oral Drops
medium DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: • Dalivit® Oral Drops • Dalivit® Oral Drops are out of stock until further notice.
Propranolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules
medium DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: • Propranolol 80mg modified release capsules are out of stock until July 2026 • Pr
Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets. • Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release t
Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection
Medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection • The reusable Pen dev
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
Active DHSC MSNDate issued: 18 Dec 2024 • Creon® 10,000 and 25,000 capsules remain in limited supply until 2026. • Nutrizym® 22 capsules and Pancrex V® capsules and powder are intermittently available but are unable
Diamorphine 5mg, 10mg and 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules
Active DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Diamorphine 5mg, 10mg and 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules. • Diamorphine 5 mg and 10 mg powde
Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets
Active DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets. • Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in limited supply from early February u
⚠️ Resolution date passed — supply status unconfirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
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