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February 4th 2025

MSN: Various (updated)

DHSC has updated its Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Camellia sinensis extract (Catephen®) 10% ointment, Fluorouracil (Efudix®) 5% cream, Imiquimod (Aldara® 5% and Zyclara® 3.75%) cream 250mg sachets. The details

January 29th 2025

MSN: Memantine (Valios®) 5mg orodispersible tablets sugar free

DHSC has issued a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for memantine (Valios®) 5mg orodispersible tablets sugar free: out of stock until late April 2025. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found i

January 21st 2025

MSN: Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1ml solution

DHSC has issued a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules: limited supplies expected to be exhausted by late March 2025; anticipated resupply is May 2026. Up-to-dat

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January 15th 2025

MPs launch medicines shortages inquiry

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pharmacy has launched an inquiry into the impact of medicines shortages in England, the contributing factors and potential solutions.   This inquiry comes in response to the growing concerns surroundi

January 15th 2025

MSN: xylocaine (lidocaine) 10mg spray

DHSC has issued a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for xylocaine (lidocaine) 10mg spray: out of stock until mid-February 2025. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I  

January 9th 2025

MSN: NovoRapid (insulin aspart) FlexTouch

DHSC has updated its Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for NovoRapid (insulin aspart) FlexTouch 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens. This line will be out of stock until late February 2025 and will subsequently be disconti

December 20th 2024

MSNs: Isosorbide mononitrate (IR), Estradiol, Prednisolone 20mg/100ml rectal solution

DHSC has issued three Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN):  Isosorbide mononitrate 10mg, 20mg and 40mg tablets (immediate release): 10mg, 20mg in limited supply until late February 2025; 40mg out of stock until late February 2025. Est

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