Publication #8247

Reference
MSAN(2024)48
Name
Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS Scotland Health Boards Pharmaceutical Services Supplies Drug Shortages
Description
Methylphenidate prolonged-release tablet brands are in limited supply and intermittent regional supply disruptions are expected to continue until October 2024. 
Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse®, Elvanse Adult®) capsules remain available and can support increased demand. 
Prescribed Elvanse® and Elvanse Adult® capsules generically until normal methylphenidate prolonged release tablet supply resumes. 
Methylphenidate (Equasym® XL) modified-release capsules remain available but cannot support increased demand. 
Unlicensed supplies of methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets can be sourced, lead times vary. 

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Created
2024-08-23 09:15:00


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