Medication Shortages

Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) medication supply tool: latest information on supply issues, actions to take, alternatives to use, and expected resolution dates. Content provided by DHSC and CMU. Healthcare professionals can register for a free account.  www.sps.nhs.uk

• Medication Shortages Information Leaflet

Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)

• PERT advice for adult patients that DO NOT have Cystic Fibrosis

ADHD medication shortage advice
The following resources provide guidance for the management of the national shortage of ADHD medication:

• Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD - SPS - The first stop for professional medicines advice

GLP-1 RAs
There are very limited, intermittent supplies of all glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) licensed in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).  Supply is not expected to return to normal until at least mid-2024.  Please find resources for managing this drug shortage below.  Contact your medicines optimisation team for further advice if required.

Other shortages

• lidocaine 1% (or 2%) with adrenaline 1200 000
• Ipratropium nebules