Medicine Supply Notification: Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection
MSN/2025/072
Tier 2 – Medium impact
Date of issue: 23 December 2025
- The reusable Pen device for Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection will be out of stock from the end of January 2026 until at least early 2027.
- Each reusable Pen has a battery life of approximately two years. Patients whose battery life expires during the out-of-stock period will need to be switched to an alternative device.
- Homecare patients currently using this pen device will be reviewed by their homecare provider to determine whether a switch is required during the shortage, and will continue to receive supplies from their homecare provider as appropriate.
- New patients should not be initiated on the Genotropin® Pen device, and new homecare referrals will not be accepted until the supply issue has resolved.
- Only the reuseable pen device is affected. Genotropin® 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent cartridges, GoQuick® pens, and all strengths of Genotropin® MiniQuick® pre-filled disposable devices remain available, and can support additional demand for new patients and those requiring a switch.
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.
