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Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone®) 2mg/500microgram and 8mg/2mg

MSAN(2026)4 · Level 2 · issued 16 Jan 2026

Reference
MSAN(2026)4
Issued
16 Jan 2026
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
product has been discontinued 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
Valid until: product has been discontinuedDiscontinued
were discontinued on 5th January 2026.Discontinued
available but future supply to the UK is to be confirmed.Resupply date to be confirmed
lyophilisate 2mg and 8mg (Espranor®) remain available.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.