Our Mission
MedWatch UK exists to ensure no NHS patient is caught off guard by medicine shortages. We provide free, real-time alerts so you know about supply issues before you arrive at the pharmacy.
🏥 Trusted Data Sources
All our shortage information comes directly from official UK government sources:
- DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care) — Medicine Supply Notifications
- NHS England — Medicine Supply Alerts
What We Do
We monitor official DHSC and NHS England publications daily, tracking every medicine shortage notification, supply disruption, and resolution. Our system processes this data and makes it accessible to patients, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals across the UK.
- 212+ medicines tracked across all therapeutic categories
- 50+ UK cities with localised shortage information
- Daily updates from official government data
- Free email alerts when your prescriptions are affected
Why We Built This
Medicine shortages affect millions of NHS patients every year. Often, patients only discover their medication is unavailable when they arrive at the pharmacy — causing stress, missed doses, and wasted trips. MedWatch UK bridges this information gap.
Our Methodology
We aggregate data from official DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications and NHS England alerts. Each shortage is categorised by medicine type, severity, expected resolution date, and recommended alternatives. Our data is updated daily and cross-referenced against multiple official sources to ensure accuracy.
Contact
Have questions or feedback? Visit our contact page or email us at hello@mediwatch.co.uk.