Growth hormone shortages affect children with growth disorders and adults with growth hormone deficiency. Multiple brands including Genotropin and NutropinAq have faced supply issues.
Current Active Shortages (2)
Somatropin (NutropinAq® ) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges Somatropin (Humatrope® ) 6mg, 12mg and 24mg powder and solvent for solution for injection cartridges
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Somatropin (NutropinAq®) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges Somatropin (Humatrope®) 6mg, 12mg and 24mg
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
What to Do If Affected
- Contact your endocrinologist immediately
- Don't stop growth hormone without specialist advice
- Ask about switching to an alternative brand
- Ensure your injection device is compatible
- Contact the Child Growth Foundation for support
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Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · NHS England
Page last updated: 13 May 2026. Data checked daily.
Page last updated: 13 May 2026. Data checked daily.