Month in review
April 2026: UK medicine shortages
Every change to the UK medicines supply that entered the public record in April 2026 — 4 events across 3 categories, each linked to its source. A fixed, citable snapshot: this page shows April 2026 and will not change as later months are added.
New supply notifications · 1
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | Medicine Supply Notification: Ramipril 1.25mg capsules | MSN/2026/022 |
New Serious Shortage Protocols · 1
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Serious Shortage Protocol issued | SSP087 |
SSP extensions · 2
| Date | Medicine / notice | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | SSP60 – Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended — now to 10 Jul 2026 | SSP060 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | SSP61 – Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended — now to 10 Jul 2026 | SSP061 |
Cite as: “UK Shortage Index — April 2026 in review, ShortageSignal (shortagesignal.co.uk/uk-shortage-index/2026-04), 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.