Shortage of Adalat (nifedipine) products
Published 23rd August 2018, updated 17th December 2018 · London and South East Regional Medicines Information
Bayer has announced that it is to permanently discontinue supply of immediate release nifedipine (5mg and 10mg) for which they are the only supplier. There are also temporary supply issues with some of their strengths of modified release nifedipine. This memo provides advice on treatment alternatives.
Yuet Wan
Medicines Information Pharmacist, London and South East Regional Medicines Information