I’m a newly diagnosed CH sufferer although have had classic migraines for as long as I can remember and MAV/VM since 2013. Today I’ve desperately tried to get hold of Sumatriptan injections to be told by my local pharmacy that there is a national shortage, and has been for 6/7 months. Can any shed any light on this for me?! TIA
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Submitted by Val on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 10:06
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Hi Teens
Sumatriptan is made by two companies, one is GSK who do the injections called Imigran and the other is Sun P harma, and the same injections is just titled Sun Pharma subcutaneous sumatriptan. From the DOH website we found out that the shortage is with the GSK ones. Sun Pharma injections are widely available. so tell your pharmacist about the sun ones.
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Submitted by Teens H on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 13:24
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PermalinkHi val, many thanks for the
Hi val, many thanks for the information. I shall be sure to let them know!
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Submitted by LMarciniak on Mon, 06/08/2018 - 17:12
PermalinkHi Val, please would you be
Hi Val, please would you be able to post a link to the DOH page which explains the shortage with the GSK ones.
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Submitted by Val on Thu, 09/08/2018 - 09:58
PermalinkHere is the link: https:/
Here is the link: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/164db6b037c771c1?projector=1&me…; It is a PDF of a document produced by the Department of Health and Social Care Medicine Supply Team.
Hope this helps.
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Submitted by Teens H on Wed, 15/08/2018 - 16:52
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PermalinkHi Val, I’ve tried the above
Hi Val, I’ve tried the above link and it takes me to my gmail inbox?! Not sure how/why. Teens