Current Active Shortages
Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere® ) 100mg modified-release granules sachets sugar free
Medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere®) 100mg modified-release granules sachets sugar free. • Sodium valproate...
Epilim® (sodium valproate) syrup 200mg/5ml
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Epilim® (sodium valproate) syrup 200mg/5ml • Epilim® 200mg/5ml syrup is out of stock from mid-March until w/c ...
Carbamazepine 100mg and 200mg tablets
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (Accord) • Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar fr...
Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg/5ml liquid
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg/5ml liquid • Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg/5ml liquid is out of stock. Resup...
Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (Accord)
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (Accord) • Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar fr...
What to Do If Your Medication Is Affected
- NEVER switch epilepsy medication brands without consulting your neurologist
- Contact your epilepsy nurse specialist immediately if you can't get your medication
- Ask your pharmacy to order stock well in advance of running out
- Keep an emergency contact card with your medication details
- Contact Epilepsy Action helpline: 0808 800 5050
How MediWatch Helps
MediWatch monitors official UK government data sources daily, including DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications and NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols. We alert you before your pharmacy runs out — giving you time to plan ahead with your GP or pharmacist.
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This page is automatically updated when new shortage data is published. Last checked: 27 March 2026.