Browse all individual medicines currently affected by shortages in the UK. Each page shows current status, alternatives, and what to do.
All Medicines With Active Shortages
Abidec Multivitamin
1 active shortage
Cefixime
1 active shortage
Chlordiazepoxide
1 active shortage
Co-codamol
1 active shortage
Co-trimoxazole
1 active shortage
Creon 10000
1 active shortage
Creon 25000
1 active shortage
Dalivit Oral
1 active shortage
Diamorphine
1 active shortage
Estradot
4 active shortages
Genotropin 5.
1 active shortage
Nifedipine
1 active shortage
NovoRapid PumpCart
1 active shortage
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
1 active shortage
Propranolol
1 active shortage
Ramipril 1.
1 active shortage
Tolterodine
1 active shortage
Trurapi
1 active shortage
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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.