NICE医薬品情報サービス（2026年1月5日〜2026年1月9日）

Medicine supply notification: Clonidine (Catapres®) 100microgram tablets

These are out of stock until mid-Feb 2026. Clonidine 25microgram tablets and 50micrograms/5ml and 100micrograms/5ml sugar-free oral solution remain available and can support increased demand. If these are unsuitable, unlicensed supplies of 100microgram tablets may be sourced.
Source: Community Pharmacy England
Cardiovascular system disorders   Neurological disorders

Medicine supply notification: Diamorphine 5mg, 10mg and 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules

The 5mg and 10mg ampoules are out of stock, the 100mg ampoules are expected to become unavailable from early Jan, and the 30mg ampoules are unable to support increased demand. Morphine sulfate injection has been identified by clinical experts as the first-line alternative opioid.
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Source: Community Pharmacy England
Anaesthesia and pain

Medicine supply notification: Hypurin® Porcine 30/70 mix (insulin isophane biphasic porcine) 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml cartridges

Hypurin® Porcine 30/70 mix 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml cartridges will be out of stock until mid-January 2026. The remaining stock expired on 31 Dec 2025. The 10ml vials are being discontinued, but stock is available until Feb 2026 and can support increased demand.
Source: Community Pharmacy England
Diabetes

Medicine supply notification: Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost® ) eye drops 0.2ml unit dose preservative free

This product is out of stock until early Feb 2026. Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Vizilatan Duo®) preservative-free (PF) eye drops remain available and can support increased demand. Separate latanoprost and timolol PF topical eye presentations are also available.
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Source: Community Pharmacy England
Eyes and vision

Medicine supply notification: Nifedipine (Adipine® XL) 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets

Nifedipine (Adipine® XL) 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets are out of stock until the end of January 2026. Alternative brands of nifedipine 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets remain available, but only some can support increased demand.
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Source: Community Pharmacy England
Cardiovascular system disorders

Medicine supply notification: Pen device for Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection

The reusable Pen device for these products will be out of stock from end Jan 2026 until at least early 2027. People whose battery life expires during this period will need switching to alternative device. Cartridges, GoQuick® pens and pre-filled disposable devices are available.
Source: Community Pharmacy England
Endocrine system disorders