We have been advised of a supply issue with these two medicines, Advice is available for GPs and practices where patients are currently prescribed these medications.
The Department of Health and Social Care’s medicines supply team has also provided an update on advice relating to Medroxyprogesterone (100mg and 200 mg tablets) and Disopyramide 150mg capsules.
If you have any queries, please contact DHSCmedicinesupplyteam@dhsc.gov.uk
Medicine | Out of stock until | Alternatives | Clinical advice and further information |
Medroxyprogesterone 100mg tablets (update) | 13 December 2019 | Unlicensed imports available | Advice for prescribing for patients for whom unlicensed imports are not appropriate see attachment. |
Medroxyprogesterone 200mg tablets (update) | 20 December 2019 | Unlicensed imports of medroxyprogesterone 100mg tablets available | Advice for prescribing for patients for whom unlicensed imports are not appropriate see attachment. |
Disopyramide 150mg capsules (update) | 13 December 2019 | Unlicensed imports available | Advice for prescribing for patients for whom unlicensed imports are not appropriate see attachment. |
Synphase tablets | 20 December 2019 | Alternative phasic oral contraceptives available. Alternative oral contraceptives available. Unlicensed imports of Synphase available | For more information see attachment. |
Pethidine 50mg tablets | 6 December 2019 | Unlicensed pethidine 50mg capsules available from Martindale | For more information see attachment. |