The MedWatch UK blog covers the latest medicine shortage news, supply chain analysis, and practical advice for UK patients navigating prescription availability issues.
Latest Articles
ADHD Medication Shortage UK 2026
The ongoing crisis affecting millions of ADHD patients across Britain
HRT Shortage UK: Latest Updates
Current status of hormone replacement therapy availability
Amoxicillin Shortage UK
Why the UK's most prescribed antibiotic keeps running out
NHS Medicine Supply Chain Explained
How medicines get from factory to pharmacy shelf
How We Monitor Medicine Shortages
Behind the scenes of MedWatch's tracking system
Prescription Out of Stock: What to Do
Immediate steps when your pharmacy can't fill your script
Most Commonly Shorted Medicines UK
Which medications face the most frequent supply disruptions
How COVID Changed UK Medicine Supply
The pandemic's lasting impact on pharmaceutical logistics
Condition Deep Dives
The ADHD Medication Crisis 2026
A comprehensive look at the ADHD drug supply emergency
HRT Shortage Timeline & Updates
Tracking HRT availability month by month
Diabetes Medication Supply Issues
Insulin and metformin availability concerns
Mental Health Medication Availability
Antidepressant and anxiolytic supply challenges
Epilepsy Medication Switching Risks
Why forced medication switches endanger epilepsy patients
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · NHS England
Page last updated: 7 February 2026. Data checked daily.
Page last updated: 7 February 2026. Data checked daily.