Medicine Supply Notification: Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification (MSN) for: Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets.
MSN/2026/050
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 19 October 2026
- Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets are out of stock until late November 2026.
- Naftidrofuryl 100mg capsules remain available and can support increased demand.
- Other licensed treatments for intermittent claudication remain available.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including supporting information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHS England have 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.
