Current supply status and alternatives for Cilostazol
Active shortage — confirmed in official DHSC / NHSBSA data (official data last checked 19 October 2026, 17:18 UTC).
Expected: late November 2026
Out of stock until late November 2026.
The notice says
Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets are out of stock until late November 2026.
Naftidrofuryl 100mg capsules remain available and can support increased demand.In plain English: There's enough stock if people are switched to it.
Other licensed treatments for intermittent claudication remain available.
From the official notice: DHSC MSN/2026/050, issued 19 October 2026.
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Tip: Phone ahead before visiting the pharmacy. Many pharmacies can check stock levels by phone and may be able to order your medication from their wholesaler.
Yes — as of 20 October 2026, there is 1 active shortage notification for Cilostazol in the UK, issued by DHSC or NHSBSA. Sign up for MediWatch alerts to be notified of any changes.
Cilostazol is commonly prescribed in the UK for various medical conditions. It is dispensed through NHS pharmacies across the country.
Ask your pharmacist whether a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) covers it and what that protocol allows: each one sets out exactly what can be supplied. If your pharmacy can't supply it, speak to your GP or prescriber, and don't stop or change your medicine on your own. Try other local pharmacies as stock levels vary by location.
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