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MSN: lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets

DHSC has published a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets: limited supply until early January 2027. Up-to-date information abour medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE 

September 9th 2026

MSN: Ramipril capsules (various strengths)

DHSC has issued a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg capsules: limited supply until the end of October 2026. Up-to-date information about medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE o

September 7th 2026

MSN: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets, Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued tier 2 medicine supply notifications for the following products: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets: out of stock until mid-September 2026. Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg table

September 2nd 2026

August 27th 2026

MSN: Venlafaxine 75mg immediate-release tablets

DHSC has isssued a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Venlafaxine 75mg immediate-release tablets:  out of stock until November 2026. Alternatives are listed in the MSN document Up-to-date information about this and other medicine su

August 26th 2026

MSN: Moviprep® and Plenvu® oral powder sachets, beclometasone dipropionate (Clenil Modulite®) 50micrograms/dose, formoterol fumarate dihydrate

DHSC has issued tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN) for the following items: Moviprep® and Plenvu® oral powder sachets: limited supply until January 2027.  Beclometasone dipropionate (Clenil Modulite®) 50microgra

August 12th 2026

Sanofi admits massive flu vaccine batch loss

The DDA has described the response of Sanofi to a batch loss said to affect two million flu vaccines as “simply not good enough” In October 2025, Sanofi negotiated a bulk purchase deal for DDA members, offering a £3 discount on flu

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July 31st 2026

MSN: diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha)

DHSC has issued a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha):  0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative-free: out of stock until mid-January 2027  Multidose 0.1% eye drops: discontinued by th

July 24th 2026

MSN: Nifedipine modified-release tablets

DHSC has published a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for the following Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets: Tensipine® MR 10 and 20 tablets will be out of stock from early August 2026 and early Oct

July 14th 2026

MSN: Nabilone 1mg capsules

DHSC has issued a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Nabilone 1mg capsules: anticipated resupply date of end of August 2026.  Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE&n

July 10th 2026

MSN: latanoprost 50mcg/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) preservative free eye drops

DHSC has published a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for latanoprost 50mcg/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) preservative free eye drops, 0.2ml unit dose: out of stock until January 2027. Up-to-date information about this and other

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