Isosorbide mononitrate

[Whiteghost]

Good morning/afternoon where ever you are in the world. Hope your all keeping well. Just wanted to pass on some information my GP informed me off yesterday. Apparently there is a world shortage of ISMN. She has prescribed me an alternative. I don't believe any one on this medication should go into panic mode. But maybe at your next appointment, it might be worth mentioning.🤗

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

There has been a worldwide supply issue of many medications over the last few years.

My repeat prescription is written to allow my Pharmacist to source different manufacturers of my medications.

So far I have faced supply problems with Diltiazem, Nicorandil and one brand of Isosorbide mononitrate.

I have an extra supply of medication, arranged through my Cardiologist of all my medications, so hopefully won't run out.

[Alison_L]

I picked up my usual 3 month supply yesterday. As Milkfairy says, there are regular shortages of one drug or another, but they only tend to last a couple of weeks. Just make sure you put in your repeat prescription in plenty of time xx

[Whiteghost in reply to Alison_L]

Glad to hear your having no problems. The problem has been caused (apparently), due to the manufacturer closing there factory in Wales and moving to America. Also if I put my prescription in earlier they will not process.🤦 Have a good weekend.🤗

[Alison_L in reply to Whiteghost]

Wales to America? Good luck to them! No, seriously, I meant don't wait until you've nearly run out before putting in the prescription (I'm sure you don't, but I know some people who do). My GP will put it through up to about 9 or 10 days beforehand, so I try to get it in then. That then gives me at least a week if there are any problems - my new packs have staggered starting dates, but I've trained my GP to give me 3 months of everything in one go, so although my new Carvedilol will start next Friday, my current Isosorbide doesn't run out for another 2 or 3 weeks.