Medway Community Healthcare Medway NHS Trust Foundation Trust
Medway Clinical Commissioning Group Swale Clinical Commissioning Group

Supply Shortages Alerts - Kent and Medway

Issue  Items  Date
Jan 24

Discontinuation of Ethinylestradiol tablets

Shortage of Estradiol valerate 1mg/ Medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg (Indivina) tablets

Shortage of Triamcinolone hexacetonide 20mg/1ml suspension for injection ampoules

Shortage of Tetracosactide 1mg/1ml suspension for injection ampoules

Shortage of Oxybutynin 5mg modified-release tablets

Shortage of Glucagon 1mg powder for injection kit (Glucagen)

Shortage of Olanzapine (Zypadhera) 210 mg, 300mg and 405mg powder and solvent for prolonged release suspension for injection vials

Shortage of Somatropin (Genotropin MiniQuick) 0.6mg and 1.4mg powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices and Somatropin (Genotropin GoQuick) 5.3mg powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled, multi-dose pens

Shortage of Hyoscine hydrobromide (Scopoderm) 1.5mg patches

Shortage of Methylphenidate (Equasym XL) modified release capsules

Shortage of Progesterone (Crinone) 8% vagina gel and Progesterone (Lutigest) 100mg vaginal tablets

Shortage of Bumetanide 5mg tablets

Shortage of Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets

Shortage of Rabies vaccine

Shortage of Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets

Shortage of Pethidine 50mg tablets

Shortage of Irinotecan hydrochloride 330mg/ 220ml and 360mg/ 240ml bags

Shortage of Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) capsules

Shortage of Betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream and 0.1% ointment

Shortage of Propantheline bromide 15mg tablets

Shortage of Estradiol (Estring) 7.5micrograms/24hours vaginal delivery system

Shortage of Sando-K (potassium chloride 600mg and potassium bicarbonate 400mg [total potassium 12mmol] effervescent tablets

Shortage of Phosphate Sandoz effervescent tablets

Shortage of Alteplase (Actilyse Cathflo) 2mg powder for solution for injection vials

Shortage of Diazepam 5mg/2.5ml rectal solution tube

Shortage of Licensed and Unlicensed Epidural Infusion Bags

Shortage of Valganciclovir (Valcyte) 250mg/5ml oral solution

Shortage of Rifampicin 150mg capsules

Shortage of Liraglutide (Victoza) 6mg/ml solution for injection

Shortage of Disopyramide 100mg capsules

Shortage of Liraglutide (Saxenda) 6mg/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices

Shortage of Permethrin 5% cream

Shortage of Levobupivacaine 25mg/10ml, 50mg/10ml and 75mg/10ml solution for injection ampoules

Shortage of Tenecteplase (Metalyse) 10,000 units powder and solvent for solution for injection

Shortage of Microgynon 30 ED tablets

Shortage of Acetazolamide (Diamox SR) 250mg modified-release capsules

Shortage of Posaconazole (Noxafil) 300mg/16.7ml solution for infusion vials

Shortage of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg and 4.5mg solution for injection devices

Shortage of Semaglutide (Ozempic) solution for injections

Shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, exenatide)

Shortage of Exenatide (Byetta) 10microgram/0.04ml solution for injection

Shortage of Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg modified-release tablets and capsules

Shortage of Extavia (interferon beta-1b) 300mg powder and solvent for solution for injection

Shortage of Itraconazole 250mg/25ml concentrate and solvent for solution for infusion

Shortage of Tegretol 200mg and 400mg prolonged release tablets

Shortage of Levomepromazine 25mg and 50mg tablets

Shortage of Dicycloverine 10mg/5ml oral solution

Platinum-based Chemotherapy Agents: Cisplatin, Carboplatin and Oxaliplatin

Shortage of Lanreotide 60mg/0.5ml, 90mg/0.5ml and 120mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Shortage of Mannitol 50g/500ml (10%), 75g/500ml (15%) infusion viaflo bags and mannitol 50g/500ml (10%) polyfuser infusion bottles

 

SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 18/01/2024
Dec 23
  • SHORTAGE: Dukoral cholera vaccine (inactivated, oral) effervescent powder and suspension for oral suspension
  • SHORTAGE: Rasagiline 1mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Griseofulvin 125mg and 500mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
  • SHORTAGE: Tresiba (insulin degludec) FlexTouch 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens
  • SHORTAGE: Supply returning Permethrin 5% cream
  • SHORTAGE: Indometacin (Indocid) 100mg suppositories
  • SHORTAGE: Alteplase (Actilyse Cathflo®) 2mg powder for solution for injection vials
  • SHORTAGE: Azithromycin (Azyter) 15mg/g eye drops (0.25g unit dose, preservative free)
  • SHORTAGE: Benperidol (Anquil®) 250microgram tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Levobupivacaine 50mg/10ml and 25mg/10ml solution for injection ampoules
  • SHORTAGE: Adrenaline 150microgram (Emerade) solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices
  • SHORTAGE: Fluoxetine (Olena) 20mg dispersible tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Menopur (menotropin) 75IU ,150IU ,600IU and 1200IU solution for injection vials
  • SHORTAGE: Emerade 300micrograms/0.3ml (1 in 1,000) and 500micrograms/0.5ml (1 in 1,000) solution for injection auto-injector pens
  • SHORTAGE: GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, exenatide)
  • SHORTAGE: Buserelin injection and nasal spray formulations
  • SHORTAGE: Carbomer ‘980’ 0.2% eye drops
  • SHORTAGE: Etoposide 50mg and 100mg capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Dicycloverine 10mg/5ml oral solution
  • SHORTAGE: Acetylcholine chloride (Miphtel) 20mg powder and solvent for solution for intraocular irrigation
  • SHORTAGE: Lanreotide 60mg/0.5ml, 90mg/0.5ml and 120mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
  • SHORTAGE: Fluticasone 400microgram/unit nasal dropsSHORTAGE: Glucagon 1mg powder for injection kit (Glucagen)
  • SHORTAGE: Guanfacine (Intuniv) modified-release tabletsSHORTAGE: Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Benzoyl peroxide 3% / Clindamycin 1% (Duac Once Daily) gel
  • SHORTAGE: Midazolam (Epistatus) 2.5mg/0.25ml and 10mg/1ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes
  • SHORTAGE: Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Methylphenidate (Equasym XL) modified release capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Levomepromazine 25mg and 50mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Propantheline bromide 15mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
  • SHORTAGE: Mannitol 50g/500ml (10%), 75g/500ml (15%) infusion viaflo bags and mannitol 50g/500ml (10%) polyfuser infusion bottles
  • Shortage of Urokinase injection
  • Shortage of Atomoxetine capsules and oral solution
  • Shortage of Exenatide (Byetta) 10microgram/0.04ml solution for injection
  • Shortage of Atenolol 5mg/10ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Discontinuation of Pancrease HL gastro-resistant capsules
  • Shortage of Prilocaine 100mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Shortage of Calcitonin (salmon) 50units/1ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Shortage of Verteporfin 15mg powder for solution for infusion vials - Supply returning
  • Shortage of Norditropin (somatropin) Flexpro 10mg/1.5ml, 15mg/1.5ml and Norditropin (somatropin) NordiFlex 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml and 15mg/1.5ml solution
  • Shortage of Fludarabine phosphate 50mg/2ml concentrate for solution for injection and powder for solution for injection
  • Shortage of Microgynon 30 ED tablets
  • Shortage of Imiquimod (Zyclara 3.75%) cream
  • Shortage of Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension
  • Shortage of Valganciclovir (Valcyte) 250mg/5ml oral solution
  • Shortage of Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets
  • Discontinuation of Hydrogen Peroxide 3%, 6% and 9% solution
  • Shortage of Sevelamer oral powder sachets

     

 

SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 13/12/2023
Nov 23
  • SHORTAGE: Rifampicin 150mg capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Hydrocortisone 0.5% cream (Essential Generics Ltd)
  • SHORTAGE: Estradiol valerate 1mg/ Medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg (Indivina) tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Voractiv (rifampicin 150 mg, isoniazid 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg, ethambutol 275mg) tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Olatuton (Octreotide) 10mg, 20mg and 30mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection
  • SHORTAGE: Supply returning Microgynon 30 ED tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
  • SHORTAGE: Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Levomepromazine 25mg and 50mg tablets (Morningside Healthcare Ltd)
  • SHORTAGE: Estradiol (Estradot) 25micrograms/24 hours, 37.5micrograms/24 hours and 100micrograms/24 hours transdermal patches
  • SHORTAGE: Atomoxetine capsules and oral solution
  • SHORTAGE: Cefalexin 250mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Carbomer ‘980’ 0.2% eye drops Viscotears 2mg/g liquid gel (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Artelac Nighttime 0.2% eye gel (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) GelTears 0.2% gel (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd)
  • SHORTAGE: Midazolam (Epistatus) 2.5mg/0.25ml and 10mg/1ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes
  • SHORTAGE: Liraglutide (Victoza) 6mg/ml solution for injection
  • SHORTAGE: Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Exenatide (Byetta) 10microgram/0.04ml solution for injection
  • SHORTAGE: Paracetamol Suppositories
  • SHORTAGE: Lidocaine 1% and 2% with adrenaline 100micrograms/20ml
  • SHORTAGE: Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 5mg suppositories
  • SHORTAGE: Benzoyl peroxide 3% / Clindamycin 1% (Duac Once Daily) gel
  • SHORTAGE: Reboxetine (Edronax) 4mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Acetazolamide (Diamox SR) 250mg modified-release capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream and 0.1% ointment
  • SHORTAGE: Hydrocortisone 0.1% cream
  • DISCONTINUATION: Oxybutynin 3mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Lamotrigine 5mg dispersible tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Pethidine 50mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Norditropin (somatropin) Flexpro 10mg/1.5ml, 15mg/1.5ml and Norditropin (somatropin) NordiFlex 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml and 15mg/1.5ml solution
  • SHORTAGE: Disopyramide 100mg capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Testosterone enantate 250mg/ml solution for injection ampoules
  • SHORTAGE: Vokanamet (Canagliflozin 50mg / Metformin 1g tablets)
  • DISCONTINUATION: Pancrease HL gastro-resistant capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Azithromycin (Azyter) 15mg/g eye drops (0.25g unit dose, preservative free)
  • SHORTAGE: Capsaicin 0.075% (Axsain) and 0.025% (Zacin) cream
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 13/11/2023
Oct 23
  • Shortage of Bumetanide 1mg and 5mg tablets
  • Shortage of Hydrocortisone 0.5% cream
  • Shortage of Progesterone (Crinone) 8% vagina gel and Progesterone (Lutigest) 100mg vaginal tablets
  • Shortage of Exenatide (Byetta) 10microgram/0.04ml solution for injection
  • Shortage of Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse) capsules
  • Shortage of Atomoxetine capsules and oral solution
  • Shortage of Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  • Shortage of Levomepromazine 25mg and 50mg tablets
  • Shortage of Methylphenidate (Equasym XL) modified release capsules
  • Shortage of Fixapost preservative free eye drops
  • Shortage of Oxycodone 5mg/5ml oral solution
  • Shortage of Azelaic acid (Skinoren) 20% cream
  • Shortage of Guanfacine (Intuniv) modified-release tablets
  • Shortage of Disopyramide 100mg capsules and 250mg modified-release tablets
  • Shortage of Acetazolamide (Diamox SR) 250mg modified-release capsules
  • Shortage of Hyoscine hydrobromide (Scopoderm) 1.5mg patches
  • Shortage of Clonazepam 500microgram and 2mg tablets
  • Discontinuation of lixisenatide (Lyxumia) 20micrograms/0.2ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices
  • Shortage of Somatropin (Genotropin MiniQuick) 1.4mg, 1.6mg and 1.8mg powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices
  • Shortage of Strontium ranelate 2g granules sachets sugar free
  • Shortage of Midazolam (Epistatus) 2.5mg/0.25ml and 10mg/1ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes
  • Shortage of Estradiol valerate 1mg/ Medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg (Indivina) tablets
  • Shortage of Estradiol (FemSeven) 75micrograms/24hours and 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 13/10/2023
Sep 23
  • Shortage of Testosterone (Tostran) 2% gel
  • Shortage of Fluvoxamine (Faverin) 50mg tablets
  • Shortage of Permethrin 5% cream
  • Shortage of Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Shortage of Nafarelin 200micrograms/dose nasal spray
  • Shortage of Desmopressin 10micrograms/dose nasal spray
  • Shortage of Selegiline tablets
  • Shortage of Jext 300 micrograms/0.3ml (1 in 1,000) solution for injection auto-injectors
  • Shortage of Norditropin (somatropin) Flexpro 10mg/1.5ml, 15mg/1.5ml and Norditropin (somatropin) NordiFlex 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml and 15mg/1.5ml solution
  • Shortage of Benzoyl peroxide 3% / Clindamycin 1% (Duac Once Daily) gel
  • Shortage of Estradiol (Estradot) 25micrograms/24 hours, 37.5micrograms/24 hours and 100micrograms/24 hours transdermal patches
  • Shortage of Tetrabenazine 25mg tablets
  • Shortage of Minims Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride 0.4% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose and Minims Proxymetacaine 0.5% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose
  • Shortage of Minims Povidone Iodine 5% w/v Eye Drops, Solution
  • Shortage of Pilocarpine hydrochloride 2% eye drops
  • Shortage of Phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules (Accord)
  • Shortage of Tegretol (carbamazepine) 100mg tablets
  • Shortage of Acetazolamide (Diamox SR) 250mg modified-release capsules
  • Shortage of Oxycodone 5mg/5ml oral solution 
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 13/09/2023
Aug 23
  • Shortage of Testosterone (Tostran) 2% gel
  • Shortage of Ketamine (Ketalar) 10mg/ml solution for injection vial
  • Shortage of Rasburicase (Fasturtec) 7.5mg powder and solvent for solution for infusion vials
  • Shortage of Bromfenac (Yellox) 900 micrograms/ml eye drops
  • Shortage of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg and 4.5mg solution for injection devices
  • Shortage of Semaglutide (Ozempic and Rybelsus) presentations
  • Shortage of Glucagon 1mg powder for injection kit (GlucaGen)
  • Shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, exenatide)
  • Shortage of Liraglutide (Victoza) 6mg/ml solution for injection
  • Shortage of Liraglutide (Saxenda) 6mg/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices
  • Shortage of Selegiline tablets
  • Shortage of Meptazinol (Meptid) 200mg tablets
  • Shortage of Topotecan
  • Shortage of Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules
  • Shortage of Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension
  • Shortage of Capsaicin 0.075% (Axsain) and 0.025% (Zacin) cream
  • Shortage of Estradiol (Progynova TS) 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches
  • Shortage of Solivito N powder for concentrate for solution for infusion vials
  • Shortage of Paracetamol 100mg/10ml solution for infusion ampoules
  • Shortage of Microgynon 30 ED tablets
  • Shortage of Triamcinolone hexacetonide 20mg/1ml suspension for injection ampoules
  • Shortage of Cisplatin 50mg/50ml and 100mg/100ml concentrate for solution for infusion vials
  • Shortage of Irinotecan hydrochloride 330mg/ 220ml and 360mg/ 240ml bags
  • Shortage of Disopyramide 100mg capsules and 250mg modified-release tablets
  • Platinum-based Chemotherapy Agents: Cisplatin, Carboplatin and Oxaliplatin
  • Shortage of Tegretol (carbamazepine) 100mg tablets
  • Shortage of TicoVac Junior vaccine suspension for injection 0.25ml pre-filled syringes
  • Shortage of Varenicline 0.5mg and 1mg tablets
  • Shortage of Reboxetine (Edronax) 4mg tablets
  • Shortage of Permethrin 5% cream
  • Shortage of Fluvoxamine (Faverin) 50mg and 100mg tablets
  • Shortage of Aspirin Suppositories
  • Shortage of Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml rectal solution tube
  • Shortage of Imiquimod (Aldara 5% and Zyclara 3.75%) cream
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 14/08/2023
Jul 23
  • Shortage Oxycodone 5mg/5ml oral solution
  • Shortage Imiquimod (Aldara 5% and Zyclara 3.75%) cream
  • Shortage Paracetamol suppositories
  • Shortage Estriol (Imvaggis) 0.03mg pessary
  • Shortage Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml rectal solution tube
  • Shortage Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension
  • Shortage Liraglutide (Victoza) 6mg/ml solution for injection
  • Shortage GLP-1 receptor agonists used in the management of type 2 diabetes (semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, exenatide)
  • Shortage Cycloserine 250mg capsules
  • Shortage (Ozempic and Rybelsus) presentations
  • Shortage Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg and 4.5mg solution for injection devices
  • Shortage Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
  • Discontinuation Acetylcholine chloride (Miochol-E) 20 mg powder and solvent for solution for intraocular irrigation vials
  • Shortage Aspirin Suppositories
  • Shortage Amiodarone 300mg/10ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
  • SHORTAGE: Tacrolimus (Dailiport) 5mg modified-release capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Estradiol (Progynova TS) 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches
  • SHORTAGE: Irinotecan hydrochloride 330mg/ 220ml and 360mg/ 240ml bags
  • SHORTAGE: Pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops
  • SHORTAGE: Sulfasalazine 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
  • SHORTAGE: Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Estradiol valerate/medroxyprogesterone acetate (Indivina) 1mg/2.5mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) 300mg and 600mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Vigabatrin 500mg tablets
  • SHORTAGE: Micronised Progesterone (Utrogestan) 100mg capsules
  • SHORTAGE: Bleomycin 15,000unit powder for solution for injection vials
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 06/07/2023
Jun 23
  • Shortage Pilocarpine hydrochloride eye drops 4%
  • Shortage Emerade 300 microgram / 0.3ml (1 in 1,000) and 500 microgram / 0.5ml (1in 1,000) solution for injection auto-injector pens
  • Shortage of Pethidine 50mg tablets
  • Shortage Estriol (Imvaggis) 0.03mg pessary
  • Shortage Glucagon 1mg powder for injection kit (GlucaGen)
  • Shortage Micronised Progesterone (Utrogestan) 100mg Capsules
  • Shortage Selegeline Tablets Eldepryl 5mg and 10mg tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  • Shortage Pyridostigmine 60mg tablets
  • Shortage Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg / 1ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Shortage Capimune (ciclosporin) 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg capsules
  • Shortage Rifampicin 300mg / Isoniazid 150mg tablets “Rifinah”
  • Shortage Bromfenac (Yellox) 900 microgram / ml eye drops
  • Shortage Imiquimod (Aldara 5%, Bascellex 50mg/g and Zyclara 3.75%) Cream
  • Discontinuation Insuman Comb 25 Cartridges and pre-filled Solostar pens
  • Shortage Norditropin (Somatropin) Flexpro 10mg/1.5ml, 15mg/1.5ml and Norditropin (Somatropin) NordiFlex 5mg / 1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml, and 15mg/1.5ml solution
  • Shortage Ethinylestradiol 20 microgram / Drospirenone 3mg (Eloine) Tablets
  • Shortage Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg and 4.5mg solution for injection devices
  • Shortage Methylphenidate prolonged release tablets
  • Shortage Tresiba (insulin degludec) FlexTouch 100 units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens
  • Shortage Mucogel oral suspension
  • Shortage Clomid 50mg Tablets
  • Shortage Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free
  • Shortage Diazoxide 50mg tablets
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 12/06/2023
May 23
  • Shortage of Estriol (Imvaggis) 0.03mg pessary
  • Shortage of Trifluoperazine 5mg tablets
  • Shortage of Fluoxetine 20mg/5mL oral solution and fluoxetine (Olena) 20mg dispersible tablets
  • Shortage of Pethidine 50mg tablets
  • Shortage of Ketoconazole (Dandrazol) 2% shampoo
  • Shortage of Pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops
  • Shortage of Quetiapine (Sondate XL) modified-release 50mg tablets
  • Shortage of Sofradex ear/eye drops
  • Shortage of Rifampicin 300mg / Isoniazid 150mg tablets
  • Shortage of Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  • Shortage of Capimune (ciclosporin) 25mg, 50mg and 100mg capsules
  • Shortage of Clobetasone 0.05% ointment

 

SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 11/05/2023
Apr 23
  • Lanoxin PG (digoxin) 50micrograms/ml elixir (Discontinuation)
  • Venlalic XL 37.5mg tablets (Ethypharm UK Ltd) (Discontinuation)
  • Norditropin FlexPro 5mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd)
  • Norditropin FlexPro 10mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd)
  • Norditropin FlexPro 15mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd)
  • Norditropin NordiFlex 5mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd) 1 pre-filled disposable injection
  • Norditropin NordiFlex 10mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd)
  • Norditropin NordiFlex 15mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd)
  • Alpha tocopheryl acetate 500mg/5ml oral suspension
  • Acetazolamide 250mg modified-release capsules (Mercury Pharma Group Ltd) 30 capsule 3 x 10 capsules
  • Primidone 50mg tablets (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
  • Nafarelin 200micrograms/dose nasal spray 60 dose
  • Isoniazid 50mg tablets
  • Indivina 1mg/2.5mg tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd) 84 tablet 3 x 28 tablets
  • Progynova TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches (Bayer Plc)
  • Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl Depot) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection pre-filled syringes
  • Vanquoral 25mg capsules (Teva UK Ltd)
  • Zopiclone 3.75mg tablets
  • Lamotrigine 5mg dispersible tablets sugar free (Teva UK Ltd)
  • Balneum 84.75% bath oil (Almirall Ltd)
  • Eldepryl 5mg tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  • Eldepryl 10mg tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  • Fendrix 20micrograms/0.5ml vaccine suspension for injection pre-filled syringes (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)
  • Trifluoperazine 5mg tablets (Advanz Pharma)
  • Oxycodone 5mg/5ml oral solution
  • Pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops
  • Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml oral solution
  • Olena 20mg dispersible tablets (Advanz Pharma)
  • Sondate XL 50mg tablets (Teva UK Ltd)
  • Alfuzosin 10mg modified-release tablets
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 14/04/2023
Mar 23
  • Ikorel 10mg tablets (Discontinuation)
  • Normacol and Normacol Plus granules (Discontinuation)
  • Insuman Basal 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml cartridges (Sanofi) & 3ml pre-filled SoloStar pens (Sanofi) (Discontinuation)
  • Insuman Rapid 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges (Sanofi) (Discontinuation)
  • Insuman Comb 25 cartridges and prefilled pens. (Discontinuation)
  • Diazepam (Diazemuls) 10mg/2ml emulsion for injection ampoules (Accord Healthcare Ltd) (Discontinuation)
  • Fentanyl 400microgram buccal films sugar free
  • Capimune 25mg, 50mg, & 100mg capsules (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
  • Zopiclone 3.75mg tablets
  • Sulfasalazine 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
  • Meptid 200mg tablets (Almirall Ltd)
  • Sabril 500mg tablets (Sanofi)
  • Pilocarpine 4% eye drops
  • Bupropion (Zyban) 150mg modified-release tablets
  • Triamcinolone hexacetonide 20mg/1ml suspension for injection ampoules (Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd) 10 ampoule
  • Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml oral solution & Olena 20mg dispersible tablets (Advanz Pharma
  • Norditropin FlexPro 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml, & 15mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd)
  • Norditropin NordiFlex 5mg/1.5ml, & 10mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd) 1 pre-filled disposable injection
  • Monopost 50micrograms/ml eye drops 0.2ml unit dose (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  • Phenergan 5mg/5ml elixir (Sanofi)
  • Paracetamol 120mg suppositories
  • Capsaicin 0.025% & 0.075% cream
  • Balneum & Balneum Plus 84.75% bath oil (Almirall Ltd)
  • Trifluoperazine 5mg tablets (Advanz Pharma)
  • Fragmin 10,000units/4ml solution for injection ampoules (Pfizer Ltd)
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 21/03/2023
Feb 23
  • Acarbose 100mg tablets
  • Fluoxetine 10mg tablets (Discontinuation)
  • Midazolam 2mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Lamotrigine 5mg dispersible tablets sugar free (Teva UK Ltd)
  • Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free (Accord Healthcare Ltd) 20 tablet
  • Hyoscine hydrobromide (Kwells Kids) 150micrograms and (Kwells) 300micrograms tablets
  • Sodium calcium edetate 500mg/10ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Dinoprostone (Prostin E2 vaginal tablets) 3mg pessaries
  • Aprotinin 10,000 KIU/ml Injection BP
  • Imiquimod (Aldara 5% and Bascellex 50mg/g) cream
  • Prochlorperazine 12.5mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops
  • Tenecteplase (Metalyse) 10,000 units powder and solvent for solution for injection
  • Quetiapine (Sondate XL) modified-release 50mg tablets
  • Regadenoson (Rapiscan) 400 micrograms in 5ml solution for injection
  • Glycerol 1g suppositories
  • Aspirin Suppositories
  • Bezafibrate (Bezalip) 200mg tablets
  • Matrifen (fentanyl) 25 and 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches
  • Fentanyl (Effentora) 200 microgram and 400 microgram buccal tablets
  • Acetylcholine chloride 20mg powder and solvent for solution for intraocular irrigation vials and ampoules
  • Urokinase injection
  • Estradiol (Estradot ) 25micrograms/24hours, 50micrograms/24hours and 100micrograms/24hours patches
  • Fluoxetine 20mg/5mL oral solution and fluoxetine (Olena) 20mg dispersible tablets
  • Sarilumab (Kevzara) 200mg solution for injection pre-filled pens
  • Sulfasalazine 500mg suppositories
  • Zopiclone 3.75mg tablets
  • Ketoconazole (Dandrazol) 2% shampoo
  • Sofradex ear/eye drops
  • Instanyl (fentanyl) nasal sprays (Discontinuation)
  • Norditropin (somatropin) Flexpro 10mg/1.5ml, 15mg/1.5ml and Norditropin (somatropin) NordiFlex 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml and 15mg/1.5ml solution
  • Insuman Rapid cartridges
    Insuman Rapid 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges (Sanofi) (Discontinuation)
  • Licensed and Unlicensed Epidural Infusion Bags
  • Vigabatrin 500mg tablets
  • Semaglutide (Ozempic) 1mg/0.74ml and 0.5mg/0.37ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable device
  • Calcichew 500mg chewable tablets
  • Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules
  • Pethidine 50mg tablets
  • Lidocaine 5% ointment
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 16/02/2023
Jan 23
  • Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  • Prochlorperazine 12.5mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules
  • Ofloxacin 200mg Tablets
  • Dioralyte oral rehydration sachets
  • Combisal 25micrograms/dose / 50micrograms/dose inhaler (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
  • Nafarelin 200micrograms/dose nasal spray
  • Buserelin injection and nasal spray formulations
  • FemSeven Sequi Transdermal Patches
  • Acarbose Tablets
  • Capimune (ciclosporin) 25mg, 50mg and 100mg capsules
  • Norditropin FlexPro 10mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled pens and Norditropin NordiFlex solution for injection pre-filled pens 5mg/1.5ml, 10mg/1.5ml, and 15mg/1.5ml
  • Matrifen (Fentanyl) 25micrograms/hour and 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches
  • Venlafaxine (Venlalic) XL 37.5mg tablets
  • Varenicline 0.5mg and 1mg Tablets
  • Pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops
  • Antibiotics for the treatment of Group A Strep
  • Selegeline
  • Dalteparin Sodium (Fragmin) 10,000units/1ml solution for injection ampoules (Discontinuation)
  • Sterculia (Normacol) granules
  • Itraconazole (Sporanox) 100mg capsules (Discontinuation)
  • Sulfasalazine 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
  • Estradiol (Sandrena) 500 microgram and 1mg gel sachets
  • Balneum and Balneum Plus Bath Oil
  • Glycerol 1g Suppositories
  • Fentanyl Nasal Sprays
  • Fentanyl (Effentora) 200 microgram and 400 microgram buccal tablets
  • Calcichew 500mg Chewable Tablets
  • Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free
  • Alpha tocopheryl acetate 500mg/5ml oral suspension
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 16/01/2023
Dec 22
  • Lasilactone (spironolactone and furosemide) 20mg/50mg capsules
  • Tapentadol 20mg/ml oral solution sugar free
  • Balneum and Balneum Plus bath oil
  • Benperidol (Anquil®) 250microgram tablets
  • Ovranette tablets
  • Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules
  • Timolol (Tiopex) 1mg/g gel eye drops 0.4g unit dose preservative free
  • Estradiol (Estraderm MX) 75micrograms/24hours and 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches
  • Acarbose tablets
  • Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20mg chewable tablets
  • Bupropion (Zyban) 150mg modified-release tablets
  • Diltiazem (Tildiem Retard) 120mg modified release tablets
  • Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Macarthys Laboratories t/a Martindale Pharma, Venlafaxine XL 300 mg prolonged-release tablets, EL(22)A/47
  • Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Morningside Healthcare Limited, Hyoscine Butylbromide 20 mg Film-coated Tablets, EL (22)A/48
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 07/12/2022
Nov 22
  • Discontinuation of Piroxicam (Feldene) 0.5% gel
  • Ofloxacin 200mg tablets
  • Capimune (ciclosporin) 25mg, 50mg and 100mg capsules
  • Methylprednisolone (Medrone) 4mg tablets
  •  Estradiol (Sandrena®) 500microgram and 1mg gel sachets
  •  Estradiol (Lenzetto®) 1.53mg/dose transdermal spray
  • Estriol (Ovestin® 1mg) 0.1% cream
  •  Fluticasone propionate / Salmeterol (Fixkoh Airmaster) dry powder inhaler
  • Lidocaine 5% ointment
  •  Kolanticon gel sugar free
  • Dipyridamole 100mg tablets
  •  Venlalic XL 300mg tablets
  • Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free
  •  Glycerol 1g suppositories
  •  Fentanyl (Effentora) 200 microgram and 400 microgram buccal tablets
  •  Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
  •  Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) 2.5mg and 10mg tablets
  •  Citalopram 20mg tablets
  •  Naratriptan 2.5mg tablets
  •  Atorvastatin 10mg and 20mg Chewable tablets
  • Class 3 Medicines Recall: Medreich PLC, Mebeverine hydrochloride 135mg Film-coated tablets

  • Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Morningside Healthcare Limited, Hyoscine Butylbromide 20 mg Film-coated Tablets
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 13/11/2022
Oct 22
  • Delmosart 18mg modified-release tablets (Accord Healthcare Ltd)
  • Glycerol 1g suppositories
  • Losec MUPS 10mg gastro-resistant tablets (Neon Healthcare Ltd) & Losec MUPS 20mg gastro-resistant tablets (Neon Healthcare Ltd)
  • Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free (Accord Healthcare Ltd) 20 tablet
  • Voriconazole (VFEND) 200mg/5ml oral suspension
  • Rifampicin 100mg/5ml oral suspension
  • Nafarelin 200micrograms/dose nasal spray 60 dose
  • Balneum 84.75% bath oil (Almirall Ltd) &Balneum Plus bath oil (Almirall Ltd) - (bath and shower products are no longer considered an essential component of total emollient therapy.)
  • Venlalic XL 300mg tablets (Ethypharm UK Ltd) 30 tablet
  • Indivina 2mg/5mg tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd
  • Ozempic 1mg/0.74ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens (Novo Nordisk Ltd) 1 pre-filled disposable injection
  • Co-beneldopa 12.5mg/50mg capsules (Teva UK Ltd)
  • Varilrix vaccine powder and solvent for solution for injection 0.5ml vials (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)
  • Calcichew 500mg chewable tablets (Forum Health Products Ltd)
  • Mucodyne 250mg/5ml syrup (Sanofi)
SPS Medicines Supply Toolkit 18/10/22
Sep 22   14/09/22
Issue 34   16/08/22
Issue 33    28/04/2022
Issue 32    24/03/2022
Issue 31    24/02/2022
Issue 30    27/01/2022
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