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Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN

Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse®) capsules

MSAN(2024)6 · Level 2 · issued 06 Mar 2024

Reference
MSAN(2024)6
Issued
06 Mar 2024
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
April 2024 as stated by the source
Source
Signed NHS Scotland notice (PDF) ↗

What the notice states

The supply position for each affected product, as recorded in the notice — read the full signed PDF above for the clinical advice and actions.

ProductPositionResupply
tablets remain available but are unable meet large increases in demand.Available
be aware dexamfetamine tablets remain available, and if switching patients to this treatment,Available
Registration for access to the website is available to UK healthcare professionals andAvailable

From the NHS Scotland notice PDF (linked above); dates and “valid until” text are as stated, fuzzy wording kept as written. Scotland is covered separately from England — see methodology. Not an official NHS service, and not clinical advice — follow the guidance issued to your pharmacy.