Ketotifen (Zaditen) eye drops unavailable until January 2027
A non-formulary item still prescribed by some BSol practices. Switch to a formulary antihistamine eye drop.
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Diabetes drug being discontinued
Don't start new patients on Levemir, and switch existing patients; stock runs out at the end of December 2026.
Update on propranolol 80mg and 160mg MR capsules medicine supply issue
Supply update on the shortage of propranolol 80mg and 160mg MR capsules.
Collective action, July: decline new shared care arrangements and review existing ones
Collective action, June: medicines optimisation software and acute prescribing
Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere) granules shortages
Epilim Chronosphere MR granule sachets are out of stock until between August 2026 and January 2027 depending on strength. Don't start new patients. Follow SPS advice for existing ones.
Quinagolide discontinued
All quinagolide strengths are being discontinued (75mcg by December 2026). Identify patients and seek specialist advice on alternatives.
Nifedipine 60mg MR tablets shortage
Short supply until about 7 August 2026. Consider Coracten XL 60mg capsules, checking excipients and counselling patients on the change.
Class 2 recall: ChloraPrep 1mL applicators
Becton Dickinson is recalling batches of ChloraPrep 1mL applicators because of a possible sterility breach. Check stock against the recall notice.
Fairer, faster access to medicines: the single national formulary: blog
Blog on the planned single national formulary to reduce variation in prescribing.