Your trusted source for real-time updates on medication shortages in the UK.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Always consult your GP or specialist first.
If you have reached this page, that indicates there has been a UK national shortage for this type of medication.
A National Patient Safety Alert (NatPSA) is a notification issued to healthcare providers and patients to highlight significant risks to patient safety and provide guidance on how to mitigate those risks. These alerts are primarily intended for medical professionals but are published online and available for anyone to review, offering insightful information. For more details, you can visit the NatPSA website.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides evidence-based guidelines for healthcare practices to ensure the best care for patients. These guidelines are mainly directed towards medical professionals but are also accessible to the public, providing valuable insights. For more information on their guidelines regarding diabetes treatment, you can visit the NICE Diabetes Guidelines.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is responsible for overseeing the health and social care system in England, including managing national health policy and addressing issues such as medication shortages. For more information, you can visit the DHSC website.
Below are some tools and links to help you navigate the current shortage:
Please use these resources to find more information and seek alternative solutions if necessary.
If your GP or pharmacies have provided you a prescription but no stock is available, or they are not assisting in finding this for you, leaving you to do the calling, here are some helpful tips:
Use the Contact Us page if you have any questions or feedback.
Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, are working tirelessly to support people through this challenging situation. They understand that this may be a distressing time, but please be patient and remember that this issue stems from a national manufacturing problem. Healthcare staff are doing their utmost to assist you.
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