Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Phenobarbital 30mg and 60mg tablets.
MSN/2026/010
Tier 2 – Medium impact
Date of issue: 16 February 2026
- Phenobarbital 30mg tablets and 60mg tablets (Teva) are out of stock until mid/late March 2026.
- Phenobarbital 60mg tablets (Accord) are out of stock until late February 2026.
- Phenobarbital 30mg tablets from other manufacturers (Accord and Bristol) remain available and can support increased demand.
- Phenobarbital 15mg tablets (Teva) remain available but can only support a partial uplift in demand where alternative options are unsuitable.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including supporting information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHS England have launched an online Medicines Supply Tool, which provides up-to-date information about medicine supply issues. The contents of these MSNs can now be viewed on the Tool.
The Tool also details any changes to resupply dates and updates to the entries.
To access the Tool you will need an NHS email address. Once set up and logged in, you will be able to access it online.
New shortages not listed on the SPS website, can be reported using our shortage reporting tool.
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