Sumatriptan nasal spray national shortage?
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Tue, 22/04/2025 - 08:57
Sumatriptan nasal spray national shortage?
Can any other members confirm this? My repeat prescription cannot be fulfilled by my local Boots pharmacy for 2 months due to shortage of Imigran. What should I do, fortunately I have oxygen but not always with me. Any advice will be helpful.
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If you can, try a different pharmacy. I've had prescriptions in the past that couldn't be fulfilled by one pharmacy chain that could be fulfilled by another. I was told that they use different suppliers.
Hi Riley.
We haven't heard of any shortages.
I will suggest asking your GP for Sumatriptan injections, but I think you mentioned your dislike of them in the past?
My local pharmacies are out of stock and I've ended up going to https://www.doctorfox.co.uk/. More expensive than prescription but my prescription doesn't allow me to get sufficient 'stock' of nasal spray to cover a long bout.
Kelvin
Thanks everyone... I decided to give the pharmacy another try. Apparently getting a new prescription for an equivalent product from the GP is an option, but your right I do not like the injections. However I did find out the nasal sprays at 20 mg will not be in normal production till June! Fortunately I do have oxygen at home. Thanks again!