Medicine Supply Notification: Fentanyl (Effentora® ) 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 800microgram buccal tablets Fentanyl (Actiq® ) 800microgram lozenges
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Fentanyl (Effentora®) 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 800microgram buccal tablets Fentanyl (Actiq®) 800microgram lozenges.
MSN/2025/025
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 30th April 2025
- Effentora® 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 800microgram buccal tablets are out of stock until late May 2025.
- Effentora® 100microgram buccal tablets remain available but cannot support increased demand.
- Actiq® 800microgram lozenges are out of stock with an anticipated resupply date to be confirmed.
- Actiq® 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 1.2mg, 1.6mg lozenges remain available but cannot support increased demand.
- Alternative immediate-release fentanyl products remain available and can support increased demand.
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.
