MSN: Propafenone (Arythmol®), sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere®)

DHSC has published two Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN):

Propafenone (Arythmol®) 150mg tablets: out of stock until early April 2026.
Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere®) 100mg modified-release granules sachets sugar free: out of stock from late February until mid-April 2026.

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

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