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August 6th 2025

MSN: estradiol (Progynova® TS)

DHSC has published a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for estradiol (Progynova® TS): Discontinuation of 50mcg/24h and 100mcg/24h transdermal patches from late December 2025 and February 2026, respectively.  Up-to-date inf

August 6th 2025

Politicians put spotlight on NHS medicines procurement

Medicines procurement in primary care will be examined in a new inquiry designed to improve medicines supply. In the inquiry, the cross-party House of Lords Public Services Committee will consider the UK’s ability to predict and prevent medici

July 24th 2025

MSN: Humulin®; Hypurin®; Isosorbide mononitrate 10mg

DHSC has issued tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN) for:  Humulin® I (insulin isophane human) 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials: discontinued. Supplies to be exhausted by the end of April.  Humulin®

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July 18th 2025

MSN: Abidec

DHSC has published a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Abidec Multivitamin drops: out of stock until further notice Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I  on

July 14th 2025

MSN: amiodarone 200mg tablets

DHSC has issued atier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for amiodarone 200mg tablets: out of stock until early August 2025. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I  online&n

July 11th 2025

MSN: Diclofenac (Voltarol Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops

DHSC has published a tier two Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Diclofenac (Voltarol Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative free: out of stock until early October 2025.  Up-to-date information about this and other me

July 4th 2025

MSN: Salbutamol 100mcg/dose breath actuated inhalers CFC free

DHSC has issued a tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for salbutamol 100mcg/dose breath actuated inhalers CFC free: out of stock until mid-September 2025; following resupply, stock will be limited until December 2025.  Up-to-date inf

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