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December 22nd 2025

MSN: Adipine® XL; Fixapost®

DHSC has issued tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN) for: Nifedipine (Adipine® XL) 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets: out of stock until the end of January 2026 Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost®)

December 11th 2025

Lords inquiry calls for improved generics communication

Improved patient information around generics was discussed in the third oral evidence session of the Lords’ inquiry into medicines security. During the session, health and care minister Dr Zubir Ahmed MP said that an NHS communications and inf

December 10th 2025

MSN: Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch®; Fiasp® FlexTouch® (insulin aspart)

DHSC has published two updated tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN) for:  Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens: now discontinued.  Fiasp® FlexTouch® (insulin

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December 9th 2025

MSN: Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets

DHSC has published a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets: out of stock. The resupply date is yet to be confirmed.  Up-to-date information on medicine supply notice

December 3rd 2025

MSN: rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches

DHSC has published a Tier 3 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches:  Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches: limited supply until w/c 15 December 2025

November 17th 2025

MSN: Ibandronic acid 150mg tablets

DHSC has issued a Medicines Supply Notice (MSN) for: Ibandronic acid 150mg tablets: limited supply until March 2026 Alendronic acid 70mg tablets and risedronate sodium 35mg tablets (once weekly bisphosphonate presentations) remain available and can

November 11th 2025

MSN: Propranolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules

DHSC has issued a Tier 2 medicine supply notice for propranolol 80mg and 160mg:  Propranolol 80mg modified release capsules: out of stock until early March 2026 Propranolol 160mg modified release capsules: out of stock from late November 202

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