Medicine Supply Notification: Cefalexin 500mg tablets
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Cefalexin 500mg tablets.
MSN/2024/083
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 6th August 2024
- Cefalexin 500mg tablets are out of stock until mid-September 2024.
- Cefalexin 500mg capsules remain available and can support an uplift in demand.
- Alternative cefalexin preparations remain available but are unable to support an uplift in demand.
- A Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for cefalexin 500mg tablets was issued on 06/08/2024.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further 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.
