Medication Shortages - Medicines Optimisation

Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) medication supply tool

Please follow the SPS advice to manage medication shortages and discontinuations. They host the 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.

Patient Information Leaflet

Medicines optimisation have produced a leaflet to assist communication of the background to medication shortages with patients and healthcare professionals.

• Medication Shortages Information Leaflet

Shortages With Additional Local Advice

Currently no shortages with additional local advice.

Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)

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