Month in review
April 2021: UK medicine shortages
Every change to the UK medicines supply that entered the public record in April 2021 — 7 events across 3 categories, each linked to its source. A fixed, citable snapshot: this page shows April 2021 and will not change as later months are added.
New supply notifications · 5
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2021 | Medicine Supply Notification: Estradot (estradiol hemihydrate) 75micrograms/24 hours patches | MSN/2021/023 |
| 29 Apr 2021 | Medicine Supply Notification: Elleste Solo MX 40 and 80 transdermal patches | MSN/2021/024 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | Medicine Supply Notification: Oral contraceptive tablets (various brands) - Update | — |
| 09 Apr 2021 | Medicine Supply Notification: Haloperidol 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free (Thame Laboratories) - Update | — |
| 09 Apr 2021 | Medicine Supply Notification: Diamorphine hydrochloride powder for reconstitution and injection 5mg and 10mg ampoules - Update | MSN/2021/021 |
New Serious Shortage Protocols · 1
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2021 | Serious Shortage Protocol issued | SSP012 |
Discontinuations · 1
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2021 | Medicine Supply Notification: Elleste Solo MX 40 and 80 transdermal patches | MSN/2021/024 |
Cite as: “UK Shortage Index — April 2021 in review, ShortageSignal (shortagesignal.co.uk/uk-shortage-index/2021-04), by Doctor Data Ltd.” Coverage is England-first and reflects notifications relayed publicly; the archive window means very early months may under-count resolved notices. Not an official NHS or DHSC service.