Heart Medication Shortage UK

11 active shortages tracked

Updated 7 February 2026 from official DHSC & NHS data

Heart medication shortages are potentially life-threatening. Multiple cardiac drugs including amiodarone and isosorbide mononitrate have faced UK supply issues.

Current Active Shortages (11)

Monomil® XL 60mg tablets

Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSP

Serious Shortage Protocol active for Monomil® XL 60mg tablets (PDF:162KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.

Expected resolution: 06 September 2024

Monomax® XL 60mg tablets

Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSP

Serious Shortage Protocol active for Monomax® XL 60mg tablets (PDF:162KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.

Expected resolution: 06 September 2024

Chemydur® 60XL tablets

Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSP

Serious Shortage Protocol active for Chemydur® 60XL tablets (PDF:163KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.

Expected resolution: 06 September 2024

Monomil® XL 60mg tablets

Serious Shortage NHSBSA SSP

Serious Shortage Protocol active for Monomil® XL 60mg tablets (PDF:164KB). Pharmacists may supply alternatives without GP referral.

Expected resolution: 26 Mar 2024

Isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified-release tablets

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Nicorandil 10mg tablets

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Isosorbide mononitrate 10mg, 20mg and 40mg tablets (immediate-release)

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Diltiazem (Angitil® SR) 90mg modified-release capsules

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Amiodarone 200mg tablets

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Isosorbide mononitrate 10mg tablets (immediate-release)

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Amiodarone 100mg and 200mg tablets

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What to Do If Affected

Never stop heart medication without medical advice
Contact your cardiologist or GP immediately if supply runs out
Ask your pharmacist about alternative brands
Keep a list of all your heart medications on you
Call 999 if you experience chest pain

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Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · NHS England
Page last updated: 7 February 2026. Data checked daily.

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