Medicine Supply Notification: Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets.
MSN/2025/064
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 8th December 2025
- Nifedipine (Fortipine® LA) 40mg modified-release tablets are currently out of stock. The resupply date is yet to be confirmed.
- Other brands of nifedipine 20mg modified-release tablets remain available and can support increased demand.
- Nifedipine (Coracten® SR) 20mg modified-release capsules 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.
