Ramipril capsules shortage: one month’s supply only
All strengths of ramipril capsules are short until the end of October 2026. Don't prescribe more than one month at a time.
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Venlafaxine 75mg IR tablets unavailable until November 2026
Don't start new patients. Follow SPS advice for existing patients.
Semaglutide for cardiovascular risk reduction: needs funding and commissioning
Ofloxacin 400mg tablets unavailable until late October 2026
Specialist-recommended antibiotic. Seek microbiology or specialist advice on alternatives.
Clobazam (Frisium) 10mg tablets: limited supply
The Frisium brand is short until about 9 October 2026. Clobazam is an MHRA category 1 antiepileptic, so take care when switching brands.
Penicillin vs penicillamine allergy recording: review by 20 November
Run the ICB's EMIS search for patients recorded as penicillamine-allergic who may actually be penicillin-allergic, and review each record (TPP search to follow). It's a National Patient Safety Alert, so CQC may act if it's not done.
Risperidone 1mg orodispersible tablets: limited supply
Limited until about 25 September 2026. Don't start new patients on this preparation.
Palliative care drugs: bank holiday supply poster
A poster listing community pharmacies stocking specialist palliative care drugs over bank holidays is in the BSol Medicines Management Hub.
Voltarol Ophtha 0.1% eye drops unavailable until January 2027
Don't start new patients. See the SPS tool for alternatives.
Domperidone now contraindicated in phaeochromocytoma
MHRA advice: severe hypertension has been reported. Domperidone is now contraindicated where phaeochromocytoma is confirmed or suspected.