Medicine shortage locator and A-Z tracker

283 medicine shortage pages available

Source data checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC

Browse every MediWatch medicine page, for current and past shortages. Use the checker below to look for nearby pharmacies, then open the linked shortage page for supply context and alternatives.

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Search by medicine name and UK postcode to check nearby pharmacies. MediWatch does not guarantee live local stock, so contact the pharmacy to confirm before travelling and never stop or change medication without medical advice.

MediWatch does not guarantee live local stock. Contact the pharmacy to confirm before travelling, and never stop or change medication without medical advice.

Enter a medicine and postcode to see nearby pharmacy leads.

Medicine availability guides

Medicine stock checker

National shortage status plus a call list of nearby pharmacies — and what cannot be known.

Need it today?

How to get an emergency supply in the UK when you have already run out.

How MediWatch is building the tracker

What the locator can show, what it cannot guarantee, and why safety caveats matter.

How to find medicine in stock near you

Medicine out of stock? A practical call-first process for what to do next.

How availability data works

What confirmed recently, reported by pharmacy, and usually stocked mean.

Can pharmacies check stock?

What to ask, what pharmacies can confirm, and when to go back to your prescriber.

ADHD, HRT and diabetes searches

How to search safely when strength, form, brand, or device details matter.

Medicine shortage locator FAQs

Does MediWatch show live pharmacy stock?

No. MediWatch helps you check nearby pharmacies and see shortage context, but stock can change quickly. Treat any result as a lead and call the pharmacy to confirm before travelling.

What should I search for?

Use the medicine name on your prescription and your postcode. If you are unsure which strength or brand matters, ask your pharmacist or prescriber before switching.

What if no nearby results appear?

Try a nearby postcode, speak to your regular pharmacy, ask whether an alternative is suitable, and check the linked shortage page for the latest official supply note.

All Medicine Shortage Pages

Abidec Multivitamin

1 active shortage

Adipine XL

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Admelog Shortage UK — March 2026 Update

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Allopurinol

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Amiodarone

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Amitriptyline

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Amlodipine

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Amoxicillin

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Antimicrobial Agents Used in Tuberculosis Treatment

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Apixaban

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Apomorphine hydrochloride

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Apraclonidine

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Aripiprazole

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Aspirin

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Atomoxetine

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Atorvastatin

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Azathioprine

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Aztreonam

1 active shortage

Baclofen: A UK Patient Guide

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Beclometasone Inhaler

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Bedranol

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Bendroflumethiazide

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Betamethasone

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Bisoprolol

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Buprenorphine

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Buprenorphine/naloxone

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Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone, Zubsolv)

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Camellia sinensis extract (Catephen): what patients in the UK should know

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Candesartan

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Carbamazepine

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Carvedilol

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Cefalexin

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Cefixime

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Cetirizine

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Chemydur 60XL

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Chlordiazepoxide

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Ciclosporin

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Cilostazol

1 active shortage

Citalopram

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Clarithromycin

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Clomethiazole

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Clonidine

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Clopidogrel

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Co-codamol

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Co-trimoxazole

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Coal tar extract 2% shampoo

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Codeine

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Colchicine

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Combisal

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Competact

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Concerta

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Creon

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Creon 10000

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Creon 25,000 gastro-resistant

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Creon 25000

1 active shortage

Creon Micro Pancreatin

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Daktacort

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Dalivit Oral

1 active shortage

Dapagliflozin Shortage UK — March 2026 Update

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Desmopressin

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Dexamfetamine: A UK Patient Guide

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Diamorphine

1 active shortage

Diazepam

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Diltiazem

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Disopyramide

1 active shortage

Domperidone

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Donepezil

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Doxazosin

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Doxycycline

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Duloxetine

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Edoxaban

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Elvanse

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Empagliflozin

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Enalapril

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Epilim

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Erythromycin

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Escitalopram

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Esomeprazole

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Estraderm MX

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Estradiol

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Estradiol transdermal

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Estradot

4 active shortages

Estriol 0.1%

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Exenatide

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Ezetimibe

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Felodipine

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FemSeven Conti transdermal

1 active shortage

Fentanyl

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Fexofenadine

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Fiasp FlexTouch

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Finasteride

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Flixotide

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Flucloxacillin

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Fluorouracil (Efudix): Uses, Side Effects and Shortage Information

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Fluoxetine

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Fluticasone

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Formoterol

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Furosemide

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Gabapentin

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Galantamine

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Genotropin

1 active shortage

Gliclazide

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Guanfacine

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Haloperidol

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Humalog

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Humulin S

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Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate

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Hydroxychloroquine

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Hypurin Porcine 30/70 Mix

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Ibuprofen

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Imiquimod 5%

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Indapamide

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Insulatard InnoLet

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Insulatard Penfill

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Insulin Aspart (NovoRapid, Fiasp, Trurapi)

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Insulin Glargine

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Ipratropium bromide

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Isosorbide mononitrate

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Jext

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Lacidipine

1 active shortage

Lamotrigine

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Lansoprazole

3 active shortages

Latanoprost

1 active shortage

Levemir InnoLet

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Levetiracetam

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Levofloxacin

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Levothyroxine

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Lidocaine

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Linagliptin

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Liraglutide

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Lisdexamfetamine

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Lisinopril

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Lithium

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Loperamide

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Loratadine

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Losartan

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Mebeverine

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Megestrol

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Memantine

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Mesalazine

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Metformin

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Methotrexate

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Methylphenidate

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Methylphenidate prolonged-release

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Methylprednisolone

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Midazolam

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Mirtazapine

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Mometasone

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Monomax XL

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Monomil XL

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Montelukast

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Morphine

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Mounjaro

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Mounjaro KwikPen

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Movicol

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Moviprep and Plenvu oral

1 active shortage

Nabilone

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Nadolol

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Naloxegol

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Naltrexone

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Naproxen

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Nicorandil

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Nifedipine

2 active shortages

Norethisterone

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Noriday

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Nortriptyline

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NovoRapid

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NovoRapid FlexTouch

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NovoRapid PumpCart

1 active shortage

Nyzamac SR

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Oestrogel Pump-Pack 0.06%

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Olanzapine

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Omeprazole

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Ovestin

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Oxcarbazepine

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Oxybutynin

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Oxycodone

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Ozempic

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Pabrinex Intravenous and Intramuscular High Potency

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Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy

1 active shortage

Pantoprazole

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Paracetamol

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Perindopril

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Phenobarbital

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin

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Pioglitazone

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Pravastatin

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Prednisolone

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Pregabalin

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Premique Low Dose

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Prochlorperazine

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Progynova TS

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Propafenone

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Propranolol

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Quetiapine

1 active shortage

Ramipril

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Repaglinide

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Risperidone

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Rivaroxaban

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Rosuvastatin

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Salazopyrin

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Salbutamol

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Salbutamol Inhaler

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Saxenda

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Semaglutide

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Sertraline

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Simvastatin

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Sitagliptin

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Sodium fusidate

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Sodium valproate

1 active shortage

Somatropin

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Spironolactone

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Sulfadiazine silver 1%

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Sulfasalazine

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Sumatriptan

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Tacrolimus

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Tamsulosin

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Tegretol

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Tiotropium

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Tirzepatide

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Tolterodine

1 active shortage

Topiramate

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Torasemide

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Tramadol

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Trandate

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Trandolapril

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Tresiba FlexTouch

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Triamcinolone acetonide

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Trimethoprim

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Triptorelin Acetate

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Trurapi

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Venlafaxine

1 active shortage

Voltarol Ophtha and Voltarol Ophtha Multidose eye

1 active shortage

Warfarin Shortage UK — Current Supply Status & Patient Guide

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Wegovy

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Xylocaine

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Zopiclone

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Generated from official data: 12 November 2026 · Report an accuracy issue
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · MHRA alerts
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.