Eye medication shortages, particularly glaucoma treatments, can risk permanent vision loss if left untreated. Several eye drop brands have faced UK supply issues.
Current Active Shortages (2)
Voltarol® Ophtha and Voltarol® Ophtha Multidose eye drops
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for: • Diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative-free and; • Diclofenac (Voltarol®
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) eye drops 0.2ml unit dose preservative free
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) eye drops 0.2ml unit dose preservative free • Latanop
What to Do If Affected
- Contact your ophthalmologist immediately if you can't get eye drops
- Don't skip glaucoma medication doses
- Ask about preservative-free vs preserved alternatives
- Multiple pharmacies may have different brands in stock
- Contact the Glaucoma UK helpline: 01233 648170
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Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · NHS England
MediWatch is not medical advice. Always follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist, GP, specialist, NHS 111, or emergency services if you are unsure or unwell. Data checked daily.
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · NHS England
MediWatch is not medical advice. Always follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist, GP, specialist, NHS 111, or emergency services if you are unsure or unwell. Data checked daily.