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Publication #8616
Reference
MSAN(2026)03
Name
Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Pharmaceutical Services
Supplies
Drug Shortages
Description
Priority: Level 3*
Valid until: early June 2026
Issue
1. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in limited supply from early February until early June 2026.
2. Paracetamol 500mg tablets remain available and can support a full uplift in demand.
3. Codeine 30mg tablets remain available and can support a partial uplift in demand.
4. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg capsules remain available and can support a partial uplift in demand from mid-April 2026.
5. Co-codamol 30mg/500mg effervescent tablets remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand.
6. Other strengths and forms of co-codamol remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand.
7. Co-dydramol 30mg/500mg and 20mg/500mg tablets remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand.
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Created
2026-01-15 10:09:27
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