Medicine Supply Notification: Betamethasone 500microgram soluble tablets sugar free
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following product:
- Betamethasone 500microgram soluble tablets sugar free
MSN/2025/040
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 30/06/2025
- Betamethasone 500microgram soluble tablets are out of stock until late July 2025, when a limited resupply is expected; full resupply is anticipated mid-October 2025
- Alternative soluble oral corticosteroids remain available and can support increased demand.
- Alternative treatment options remain available that may be utilised off-label as a mouthwash, at the discretion of the prescriber. Carlosafine®, and Transtec®) and can support increased 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.
