Medicine Supply Notification: Naloxone (Nyxoid® ) 1.8mg/0.1ml nasal spray unit dose

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Naloxone (Nyxoid®) 1.8mg/0.1ml nasal spray unit dose

MSN/2024/093

Tier 2 – medium impact

Date of issue: 28th August 2024

  • Naloxone (Nyxoid®) 1.8mg/0.1ml nasal spray unit dose is out of stock until w/c 30th September 2024.
  • Naloxone 1.26mg/0.1ml nasal spray unit dose remains available and can support a full increase in demand.
  • Naloxone (Prenoxad®) 1mg/ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes remain available and can support a full increase in 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.

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