A Tier 2 medicine supply notification has been issued for Phenytoin 100 mg tablets manufactured by Teva, with the product expected to remain out of stock until late November 2026.
The notification, MSN/2026/053 (10 November) classifies the shortage as having a medium impact. It has been advised that Phenytoin 100 mg tablets manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma (Milpharm Ltd) remain available to support increased demand during the shortage.
The DHSC has confirmed that a copy of the notification, including supporting information, has been sent to all NHS pharmacy email addresses to keep pharmacy teams informed about the supply disruption.
Community Pharmacy England has reminded pharmacy teams that new medicine shortages not already listed on the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) website can be reported through its online shortage reporting tool.
Pharmacy teams can use the Medicines Supply Tool to access current medicine supply notifications, including changes to expected resupply dates.
