Shortages Information
Parallel Exports :
A list of medicines that should not be parallel exported is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medicines-that-cannot-be-parallel-exported-from-the-uk and will be updated regularly. Medicines will be added to the list if they are needed to meet the needs of UK patients, and where parallel exporting leads, may lead, or contributes to a shortage.
Parallel export of a medicine on the list is considered a breach of regulation 43(2) of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and a contravention of the wholesale dealer licence, and may lead to regulatory action by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which could include immediate suspension of the wholesale dealer licence.
Metformin 500mg/5ml Oral Solution (MPS 2807) 14th September 2021
Xylocaine 1% with Adrenaline 100mcg/20ml (1:200,000) sol for inj vials 6th Sept 2021
Metronidazole 0.75% gel (MPS 2682) - Updated 3rd Sept 2021
August 2021 Supply Issue update 9th August 2021
Glipizide (Minodiab) 5mg tabs - Supply Disruption Alert 5th August 2021
Tuberculosis Medications - Supply Disruption Alert 2nd August 2021
TINZAPARIN SODIUM (10,000 IU/ML) 3,500 UNITS IN 0.35 ML AND 4,500 UNITS IN 0.45 ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGES 30th July 2021
Clexane (enoxaparin) pre-filled syringes (MPS 2801) 29th July 2021
Trifluoperazine 1mg in 5ml syrup (MPS 2730) - updated 27th July 2021
Locorten Vioform (flumetasone/clioquinol) ear drops (MPS 2800) 22nd July 2021
Catapres (clonidine) 100microgram tablets (MPS 2799) 22nd July 2021
Nexium (esomeprazole) 10mg granules sachets (MPS 2798) 22nd July 2021
Gentisone HC Ear Drops (MPS 2794) 13th July 2021
DEXAMETHASONE 0.1% (MAXIDEX®) 5ML EYE DROPS 28th June 2021
Champix (Varenicline) 0.5mg and 1mg tabs 25th June 2021
Kolanticon Gel (MPS 2789) 16th June 2021
Fluoxetine (Olena) 20mg dispersible tablets (MPS 2786) 3rd Sept 2021
Dalacin (clindamycin) 2% vaginal cream (MPS 2785) 14th September 2021
Alliance Calcium Syrup (MPS 2784) 27th May 2021
Flixotide (fluticasone propionate) 100 Accuhaler (MPS 2780) 11th May 2021
Estradot 75mcg/24 hour patches (MPS 2777) 29th April 2021
Elleste Solo MX40 and Elleste Solo MX80 Patches (MPS 2776) 29th April 2021
Delmosart (Methylphenidate PR tablets) 36mg - UPDATE Supply Resolved 14th June 2021
Fluoxetine 30mg caps (Advanz) - MPS 2775 23rd April 2021
Pneumococcal Vaccine (Pneumovax 23) pre-filled syringe (MPS 2774) 23.04.21
Propofol Emulsion for Infusion (all strengths) - Update 13th April 2021
Diamorphine 5mg and 10mg amps (MPS 2771) Update 14th June 2021
Rifinah 300mg/150mg tabs (MPS 2770) 6th May 2021
Ranitidine All Formulations - Updated 31st March 2021
Chloral Hydrate 143.3mg in 5ml oral solution (MPS 2769) 3rd Sept 2021
Competact tabs (MPS 2768) 25th March 2021
Enalapril 5mg tabs (MPS 2766) 18th March 2021
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 150mg/12.5mg tabs (MPS 2765) Updated 12th May 2021
Repaglinide 1mg and 2mg tablets - Supply Disruption Alert 8th March 2021
Colestid® (colestipol) orange and plain 5g granules sachets (MPS 2761) 01/03/2021
Discontinuation of Morphine Sulphate (MST Continus) PR Granules Oral Susp (NAPP)
Phyllocontin (Aminophylline) 225mg & 350mg MR tablets 15th February 2021
Midazolam 10mg/2ml solution for injection amps 8th February 2021
Acetazolamide 250mg MR caps 8th February 2021
Levothyroxine 12.5mcg tabs 8th February 2021
Supply Disruption to Stoma Care Products 28th January 2021
Methylprednisolone Powder for Sol Injection (all strengths) 15th Jan 2021
Guidance on Shortages for Primary Care 14th January 2021
Sancuso 3.1mg/24hr transdermal patches (MPS 2750) - Updated 1st March 2021
Prednisolone 5mg Supp (RPH Pharmaceuticals) (MPS 2667) - Updated 14th Jan 2021
Konakion MM (phytomenadione) 10mg/ml amps (MPS 2749) 11th January 2021
Lithium Carbonate 200mg and 400mg MR tabs - Updated 5th Jan 2021
Docusate Sodium 100mg Caps (MPS 2746) - Updated 1st March 2021
Zemtard (Diltiazem) 240mg XL Caps (MPS 2745) - 21st December 2020
Colestyramine (MPS 2742) - 15th December 2020
Atracurium Besilate Sol for Inj Vials & Amps (all strengths) - 7th Dec 2020
Rifadin (Rifampicin) 100mg/5ml Oral Susp (MPS 2739) - 3rd Dec 2020
Dulcolax (bisacodyl) 5mg and 10mg Supp (MPS 2729) - Updated 14th Jan 2021
Nalcrom 100mg caps (MPS 2725) - Updated 3rd Sept 2021
Pneumovax23 pre-filled syringe (MPS 2724) - Updated 3rd Nov 2020
Konakion MM Paediatric (MPS 2722) - Updated 11th January 2021
Email sent to CP's - Shortage Information for HSC
Lorazepam (Ativan) 4mg/ml sol for inj (MPS 2716) - Updated 3rd Dec 2020
Normacol and Normacol Plus (MPS 2702) - Updated 14th January 2021
Oral Contraceptive tablets (various brands) (MPS 2684) - 23rd April 2021
Ferrous Fumarate/Folic Acid (Pregaday) tablets (MPS 2679) - Updated 30th Nov 2020
New Measures To Help Manage Shortages - October 2019