MSN: Diclofenac (Voltarol Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops

DHSC has published a tier two Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Diclofenac (Voltarol Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative free: out of stock until early October 2025.

Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I online Medicines Supply Tool

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