Medicine Supply Notification: Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl® Depot) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection pre-filled syringes

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl® Depot) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection pre-filled syringes.

MSN/2023/037

Tier 2 – medium impact

Date of issue 29th March 2023

  • Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl Depot®) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection prefilled syringes are out of stock until late April 2023, following a Class 2 Medicines Recall issued on 23rd March 2023.
  • Alternative gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues remain available.

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.

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