Supply Issues_Shortages
Monthly Supply Issues Updates produced by the DHSC Medicines Supply Team have been replaced by the SPS Medicines Supply Tool – available to registered users via the Specialist Pharmacy Service [please log-in before using Medicine Supply Tool link].
Other resources can be found on the PSNC Medicines Shortages page.
MIMS produce a useful Shortages Tracker which indexes much of the information published elsewhere – and have made it freely available during the COVID-19 period.
Supply Issues in Primary Care – Update June 2019
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) Medicines Supply team have published the latest supply issues update for primary & […]
Supply Issues in Primary Care – Update January 2019
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) Medicines Supply team have published the latest update on medicines supply issues […]
Medicines Supply Continuity – Update on No Deal EU Exit Contingency Plans
The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England has written to pharmacists working in and with the NHS in England to update […]
Getting Medication – Government Statement
The Department of Health & Social Care have published a policy paper on access to medicines in the UK – […]
Jext Adrenaline Auto-Injectors – Extended Use By Dates
The MHRA have authorised ALK to extend the use by dates of specified Lots (Batches) of Jext 150 microgram adrenaline […]
Adrenaline 150microgram Auto-injectors – Supply Controls
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has put in place a Dispenser Validation process for all prescriptions for […]
Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis – Advice for Healthcare Professionals
Advice from the National Director for Patient Safety The National Director for Patient Safety has written to all GP practices […]
Sinemet Supply Issues – MSD Statement
MSD have notified UK healthcare professionals about delays in the production and supply of some SINEMET ® products. MSD anticipate intermittent […]
Department of Health Supply Issues Bulletins
The Department of Health and Social Care has a team responsible for managing medicine supply issues, including shortages and discontinuations. The team […]