Current supply status and alternatives for Clonidine
Source data checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC
May be resolved
Recovery not yet confirmed — the official notice for Clonidine gave a resupply estimate that has now passed, but DHSC / CPE has not confirmed supply is back to normal (official data last checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC). Local availability may still be disrupted — check with your pharmacy before travelling.
Not medical advice. MediWatch reports official UK medicine supply data; it is not a substitute for advice from a pharmacist, GP or prescriber. Do not stop, change or switch a medicine without speaking to them first. If you are unwell, contact NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency. How we check our information.
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Where to get Clonidine
Speak to your pharmacist. They may be able to order it from another wholesaler, or suggest a different strength or form.
Ask your GP or prescriber about an alternative if it can't be sourced. Don't stop or switch medicine on your own.
⚠️ Our data shows national supply status from DHSC, NHSBSA and MHRA. Your local pharmacy may still be temporarily out of stock due to delivery schedules or local demand. Always check with your pharmacist.
Clonidine is used for preventing migraine and similar headaches, treating hot flushes or sweats during the menopause, and sometimes treating high blood pressure (source: NHS medicines A to Z). The most recent official notice for this medication gave a resupply estimate that has passed without confirmed resolution — see the status above. Details of that shortage are below.
Current Shortage Status
This notice has left the official active list because its resupply estimate passed; recovery has not been confirmed. The wording below is what it said when issued.
Clonidine (Catapres®) 100microgram tablets
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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Clonidine (Catapres®) 100microgram tablets. …
⚠️ Resolution date passed — supply status unconfirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
What to Do If You're Affected
Contact your pharmacy as soon as possible — don't wait until you run out
Ask your pharmacist if a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) is active
Speak to your GP about prescribing an alternative
Try other local pharmacies who may have different stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clonidine in shortage in the UK in 2026?
DHSC medicine supply notification MSN/2025/070 (issued 23 December 2025) said Clonidine (Catapres®) 100microgram tablets were out of stock, and gave mid-February 2026 as the expected resupply date. That date has passed and DHSC has not confirmed that supply is back, so check the live status at the top of this page and ask your pharmacist. The same notice said clonidine 25microgram tablets and the clonidine oral solutions could support increased demand at the time.
What is Clonidine used for?
Clonidine is used for preventing migraine and similar headaches, treating hot flushes or sweats during the menopause, and sometimes treating high blood pressure (source: NHS medicines A to Z).
What should I do if I can't get Clonidine from my pharmacy?
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 not, contact your GP who can prescribe a suitable alternative. Try other local pharmacies as stock levels vary by location.
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · MHRA alerts
Page last updated: 5 November 2026. Data checked daily.