Current Active Shortages
Epilim® (sodium valproate) syrup 200mg/5ml
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Carbamazepine 100mg and 200mg tablets
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Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg/5ml liquid
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Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (Accord)
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What to Do If Your Medication Is Affected
- NEVER switch epilepsy medication brands without consulting your neurologist
- Contact your epilepsy nurse specialist immediately if you can't get your medication
- Ask your pharmacy to order stock well in advance of running out
- Keep an emergency contact card with your medication details
- Contact Epilepsy Action helpline: 0808 800 5050
How MedWatch Helps
MedWatch monitors official UK government data sources daily, including DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications and NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols. We alert you before your pharmacy runs out — giving you time to plan ahead with your GP or pharmacist.
Our service is completely free for individual patients. Sign up, add your medications, and we'll email you the moment a shortage affects you.
This page is automatically updated when new shortage data is published. Last checked: 8 February 2026.