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Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN

Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets

MSAN(2026)3 · Level 3 · issued 14 Jan 2026

Reference
MSAN(2026)3
Issued
14 Jan 2026
Priority
Level 3
Valid until
early June 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. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in limited supply from early February until early JuneLimited supplyearly June
2. Paracetamol 500mg tablets remain available and can support a full uplift in demand.Available
3. Codeine 30mg tablets remain available and can support a partial uplift in demand.Available — partial uplift only
4. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg capsules remain available and can support a partial uplift in demandAvailable — partial uplift only
5. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg effervescent tablets remain available but cannot support an uplift inAvailable — cannot support uplift
6. Other strengths and forms of co-codamol remain available but cannot support an uplift inAvailable — cannot support uplift
7. Co-dydramol 30mg/500mg and 20mg/500mg tablets remain available but cannot support anAvailable — cannot support uplift
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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.