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Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets

MSAN(2025)52 · Level 2 · issued 12 Dec 2025

Reference
MSAN(2025)52
Issued
12 Dec 2025
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
TBC - Please refer to medicines supply tool on the Specialist 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
resupply date is yet to be confirmed.Resupply date to be confirmed
2. Other brands of nifedipine 20mg modified-release tablets remain available and can supportAvailable
3. Nifedipine (Coracten® SR) 20mg modified-release capsules remain available and can supportAvailable
10. The following brands remain available and can support increased demand:Available
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.