ShortageSignal

← Scotland alerts

Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN

Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets

MSAN(2026)25 · Level 2 · issued 24 Jul 2026

Reference
MSAN(2026)25
Issued
24 Jul 2026
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
various resupply dates apply. Please see below 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
Tensipine® MR 10 and 20 tablets will be out of stock from early August 2026 and earlyOut of stock
October 2026 respectively. The resupply dates for both strengths are to be confirmed.Resupply date to be confirmed
Adalat® LA 30 tablets are out of stock from late July 2026 until late November 2026.Out of stocklate November 2026
Adanif® XL 30mg and 60mg tablets have been discontinued.Discontinued
Alternative brands of nifedipine modified-release tablets remain available and can supportAvailable
remain available and can support increased demand.Available
have resolved noting that Adanif® XL products have been discontinued, and ensuring patientsDiscontinued
tablets to last until the re-supply date, or are currently prescribed the discontinued Adanif® XLDiscontinuedthe re-supply date
2026 as this product can support a partial uplift in demand.Available — partial uplift only
supply date, or are currently prescribed the discontinued Adanif® XL 60mg tablets (both onceDiscontinued
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.