Current Active Shortages (6)
Combisal® 125mcg/25mcg inhalers
Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSPSerious Shortage Protocol active for Combisal® 125mcg/25mcg inhalers (PDF:146KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.
⚠️ Resolution date passed — supply status unconfirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials
medium DHSC MSNThis alert has been superseded by MSN/2024/028 (issued 06/03/2024) • Liaise with local pharmacy teams and place urgent orders for unlicensed imports of salbutamol nebuliser liquid – do not wait for su
Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials • There will be intermittent supplies of
Flixotide® (fluticasone) 125micrograms/dose and 250micrograms/dose Evohaler®
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Flixotide® (fluticasone) 125micrograms/dose and 250micrograms/dose Evohaler® • Flixotide® (fluticasone) 125mic
Ipratropium bromide 250micrograms/1ml and 500micrograms/2ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Ipratropium bromide 250micrograms/1ml and 500micrograms/2ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials. • Ipratropium br
Mometasone (Asmanex Twisthaler®) 200micrograms/dose dry powder and 400micrograms/dose dry powder inhalers
medium DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: • Mometasone (Asmanex Twisthaler®) 200micrograms/dose dry powder and 400micrograms
What to Do If Affected
- Always keep a spare reliever inhaler
- Ask your GP about alternative inhaler devices
- Check with multiple pharmacies for stock
- Don't switch preventer inhalers without medical advice
- Contact Asthma + Lung UK helpline: 0300 222 5800
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Page last updated: 27 March 2026. Data checked daily.