Month in review
March 2026: UK medicine shortages
Every change to the UK medicines supply that entered the public record in March 2026 — 4 events across 3 categories, each linked to its source. A citable record of March 2026. A record made after the month ended can still add an entry dated in it; an entry that came from a later NHSBSA register check is marked with the date of that check.
New supply notifications · 2
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | Medicine Supply Notification: Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules | MSN/2026/021 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Medicine Supply Notification: Cefixime (Suprax® ) 200mg tablets | MSN/2026/020 |
Notification updates · 1
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | Medicine Supply Notification: Propranolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules - Updated | MSN/2025/059 |
Discontinuations · 1
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | Medicine Supply Notification: Chlordiazepoxide 5mg and 10mg capsules | MSN/2026/021 |
Cite as: “UK Shortage Index — March 2026 in review, ShortageSignal (shortagesignal.co.uk/uk-shortage-index/2026-03), 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.