Monday 10th November 2025
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products:
Propranolol 80mg modified release capsules
Propranolol 160mg modified release capsules
MSN/2025/059
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 10/11/2025
Propranolol 80mg modified release capsules are out of stock until early March 2026.
Propranolol 160mg modified release capsules are out of stock from late November 2025 until mid-late January 2026.
Propranolol 40mg and 80mg tablets (immediate release) remain available and can support an increase in demand.
Propranolol oral solution remains available but cannot support an increase in demand.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including actions required and supporting information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHSE/I have now launched an online Medicines Supply Tool, which provides up to date information about medicine supply issues. The contents of these MSNs can now be viewed on the Tool.
The Tool also details any changes to resupply dates and updates to the entries.
To access the Tool, you will need an NHS email address. Once set up and logged in, you will be able to access it online.
New shortages not listed on the SPS website can be reported using our shortage reporting tool.
Monday 10th November 2025