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October 8th 2024

MSN: Trandate

DHSC has issued a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Trandate (labetalol) 50mg tablets: discontinued from July 2025. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I  on

October 3rd 2024

MSN: torasemide 10mg tablet

DHSC has issued a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for torasemide 10mg tablets: limited supplies until March 2025. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I  online Medi

October 2nd 2024

Wales publishes online shortage resources for patients

Information for patients on current medicines shortages and serious shortage protocols in Wales is now online. The new website covers: Causes of medicine shortages Devolution and medicine shortages Patients’ choices during medicine shorta

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September 19th 2024

Alert: Nicorandil 10mg

DHSC has issued a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Nicorandil 10mg tablets: limited supplies until Monday 30 September 2024. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I online&n

September 19th 2024

DDA member highlights medicine shortages to BBC

DDA member Willingham by Stow Surgery, Lincolnshire has highlighted in the national media the impact on dispensing GPs of medicines shortages. Speaking to BBC News, partner GP Dr Dan Lane said he spends the equivalent of three patient appointments a

September 18th 2024

Pharmacists call to amend prescriptions for shortage items

Pharmacists are calling for regulatory changes to enable them to make minor amendments to prescriptions. This follows research stating that one in five people face difficulties accessing medicines due to shortages in the supply chain. A survey,&nbs

September 17th 2024

MSNs: Isosorbide mononitrate; trandolopril

Two Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN)s have been issued:  Isosorbide mononitrate 60mg modified-release tablets and capsules (updated): supply interruptions until late December 2024.   Trandolapril 2mg and 4mg capsules: out of

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