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Propranolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules

MSAN(2025)49 · Level 2 · issued 13 Nov 2025

Reference
MSAN(2025)49
Issued
13 Nov 2025
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
early March 2026 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
1. Propranolol 80mg modified release capsules are out of stock until early March 2026.Out of stockearly March 2026
2. Propranolol 160mg modified release capsules are out of stock from late November 2025 untilOut of stock
3. Propranolol 40mg and 80mg tablets (immediate release) remain available and can support anAvailable
4. Propranolol oral solution remains available but cannot support an increase in demand.Available — cannot support uplift
you need to register with the SPS website. Registration for access to the website is available toAvailable

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.