Medicine Supply Notification: Testosterone (Tostran®) 2% gel
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Testosterone (Tostran®) 2% gel.
MSN/2023/064
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue 4th July 2023
- Testosterone (Tostran®) 2% gel is out of stock with no confirmed resupply date.
- Testavan® and Testogel® remain available and will be able to support increased demand.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information for pharmacy teams, 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.
