Labetalol shortage of supply

Please see here for details on the supply issues affecting labetalol tablets.

12/04/2019

Levomepromazine shortage of supply

Please see here for details on the supply issues affecting levomepromazine solution for injection. 

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics -  MHRA Drug Safety Update 

Please see here for the update published 21/03/2019. It includes new restrictions and precautions for use due to very rare reports of disabling and potentially long-lasting or irreversible side effects

Loss of formulary mobile application 

The NetFormulary mobile application will no longer be available for use in Dorset as of May 2019.

This decision was based on the use of the application throughout Dorset, the increased access to technology for mobile healthcare teams and the functionality of the application and cost. This decision was approved by the Dorset Medicines Advisory Group of which clinicians from primary and secondary care are members.

 It is recommended that if you wish to access the formulary from your mobile phone, then to use the internet browser and use the mobile website: http://www.dorsetformulary.nhs.uk/

25/02/2019

Metoprolol shortage of supply 

Please see here for details on the intermittent supply issues affecting metoprolol 50mg and 100mg. This document provides suggestions for alternative agents and management options. 

18/02/2019

Future availability of Adalat® (nifedipine) products

Please see here for details on the supply of Adalat® - There will be some out of stock periods for some preparations and long-term discontinuations.