Zentiva shortages

[RuthGoodey]

I have been told by my Pharmacist that Zentiva have sold the license for Hydroxy ( originally from the makers of Plaquenil ) to a Uk based lab and that they are the only make now available!!

I have one more week left of the Zentiva and I very nervous to be going on to the new tabs.

[Star13]

your Pharmacist is wrong! He just wants you to accept the different brand.

[Treetop33 in reply to Star13]

This.

[Star13 in reply to Treetop33]

Speaking with Zentiva they say they are getting some supplies in but just a trickle and this could go on till the end of the year. The arrangement that was suggested that Boots would supply people who had named Zentiva scripts has not yet got anywhere although they may be a better source as it’s possible their wholesaler gets the supplies. Zentiva suggests that pharmacies call them for information about where stocks are with wholesalers so they can order directly.

[Krazykat26]

I've been given this brand too (usually have Zentiva). This brand is made in India and the UK govt bought loads of it during the pandemic when it was feared that hydroxy would be in short supply.It's got the same ingredients as Bristol brand Quinoric so if you've ever had tummy upset with Bristol brand this will be the same. They also taste foul so I take a big sip of milk n drop the pill into my mouth n swallow immediately!! 🤮

If you have a look at recent post by Treetop she contacted Zentiva recently and her post is on here.

Zentiva is still operating and recent ingredient supply problems have been resolved..however it seems that certain pharmacies aren't supplying it to us 🤷💜🌈xx

[Lizard28]

That’s the ones I got yesterday, have only a few of zentivia left. I’m ok with the others apart from the taste of them. Will be interested to see if they are as good as zentivia..

[BonnyB in reply to Lizard28]

I only have zentiva but I've noticed this last lot taste different. Bitter, it's like the coating isn't on it anymore. X

[Lizard28 in reply to BonnyB]

It’s a horrible taste, especially if you have a dry mouth like me, It’s a good excuse to have a sweet after it.

[baba]

See this recent post:

healthunlocked.com/lupusuk/...

[Sara_A]

They all taste horrible if u get them wet just swallow them and have a good drink afterwards!!! I've just got these usually get bristol no problems with them tho I'm on that many tablets I don't know what upsets my tummy on the odd occasion 🤷🏼‍♀️

[ATVMWF]

Hi RuthGoodey,

I got these last time and they were awful but were manufactured at a lab in Sunderland!

Had to stop them as they were interfering with my migraine meds....

ATVMWF