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 (1)
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
If you need it today
Related Medicine Pages
Don't get caught off guard
Free email alerts if a medicine you take goes into short supply. Alerts are rare — that's good news.
Search shortages free →
Reviewed for source alignment: 11 August 2026 · Report an accuracy issue
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.