Out of Stock List December 2015

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The following items are currently unavailable, hard to obtain or going short in the market. It is not an exhaustive list, and some pharmacies will have more trouble than others obtaining certain items. Items new to the list in bold

Thanks to Manchester LPC for this information 

ItemStatusMore Information
Duac gel (25g and 50g)This has been replaced by new pack sizesPlease prescribe as 30g and 60g
Pioglitazone all strengthsLimited supply and expensiveSome pharmacies may have limited stock
Lacri-lubeLong term manufacturing problemAlternatives e.g. Carbomer 980 gel
Lamotrigine 200mg tabsAll generics unavailableConsider Lamotrigine 100mg x 2 tabs or Lamictal, but very expensive £117.35/56. See MHRA advice for further information on switching between oral formulations in the treatment of epilepsy
Traxam (felbinac) gelProvisional enquiries suggest delay until winter 2015
Benzoyl Peroxide gel/ creamMost unavailable long termAlthough Acnecide available
Questran SachetsUnavailableColestyramine generic available or questran light
Creon 40000Short term manufacturing problemPrescribe as 25000 or 10000 as temporary measure, refer to info company regarding equivalent doses
Aciclovir eye ointment 3%3% Current supplies recalledContact consultant ophthalmologist to recommend an alternative.
Sucralfate tablets and oral suspensionUnavailable until at least Q4 2015Prescribe a licensed alternative e.g. PPI. Where not possible use imported licensed product (IDIS) or unlicensed special.
Transvasin creamLong term manufacturing problemPrescribe alternative
Vita-POS eye pointBack in productive but demand is high. Wholesalers awaiting more stockSmall amounts may be available but still problematic
Nitrofurantoin MR capsManufacturing problemsSmall amounts of stock available in some pharmacies

 

Back in stock info

Mupirocin oint and creamSmall quantities available
Trimovate creamSmall quantities available
Gentamicin drops eye/earLimited stock available
Diclofenac 50mg tabsConcessionary item, so more expensive than normal£2.60/28
Mefenamic acid 500mgAvailable again, concessionary item£12.15/28
Flumetasone/Clioquinol 0.02% w/v / 1% w/v Ear Drops solution (formerly locorten vioform)Back in stock through some wholesalers