Pravastatin 10mg and 20mg shortage
Short until about 20 November 2026. Options include half of a higher-strength tablet, or another statin.
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Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets: shortage and serious shortage protocols
Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg ODTs are short until January 2027. DHSC has issued two serious shortage protocols.
Clenil Modulite 50 and 250 and Atimos inhalers discontinued: switch patients
Stock is expected to run out by mid-November 2026. Review and switch patients to formulary alternatives.
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.
Venlafaxine 75mg IR tablets unavailable until November 2026
Don't start new patients. Follow SPS advice for existing patients.
Importance of reviews for patients with known allergies
Coroner's report: review patients with known allergies regularly and check adrenaline auto-injector expiry dates.
Podcast: from pharmacist to GP partner
Semaglutide for cardiovascular risk reduction: needs funding and commissioning
GPs must not prescribe semaglutide for CVD risk without ‘written confirmation’ of funding
GPs should get written confirmation of ICB commissioning before prescribing semaglutide for CVD risk reduction.
Ofloxacin 400mg tablets unavailable until late October 2026
Specialist-recommended antibiotic. Seek microbiology or specialist advice on alternatives.