Medicine Supply Notification: Cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspensions, sugar free
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspensions, sugar free
MSN/2024/113
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 13th December 2024
- Cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension (sugar free) are out of stock until mid-2025
- Cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension (non sugar free) remain available and can support a full uplift in demand.
- Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP) for cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspensions (sugar free) were issued on 10/12/2024.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHS England 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.
