Medicine Supply Notification: Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml rectal solution tubes
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml rectal solution tubes.
MSN/2024/036
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 28th March 2024
- Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml rectal solution tubes are currently out of stock until early May 2024.
- Midazolam oromucosal solution pre-filled syringes 2.5mg/0.5ml, 5mg/1ml, 7.5mg/1.5ml and 10mg/2ml remain available and will be able to support increased demand.
- Diazepam 5mg/2.5ml rectal solution tubes remain available and will be able to support increased demand.
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.
