Medicine Shortages
Medicine Shortages Solutions
Secure Continuity of Supply When Medicines Become Unavailable
When a medicine becomes unavailable, healthcare providers need a reliable way to identify alternative supply without compromising quality, regulatory requirements or patient care.
Arcadia Medical helps NHS and private healthcare providers respond quickly to medicine shortages with ethical sourcing, unlicensed medicines and named patient imports.
When Supply is Interrupted, Patient Care Shouldn't Be
Medicine shortages continue to present significant challenges across the UK healthcare sector. Delays in treatment, increased procurement pressures and limited product availability can impact both clinicians and patients.
At Arcadia Medical, we work with NHS Trusts, private hospitals and healthcare providers to minimise disruption by sourcing appropriate alternative medicines quickly, safely and compliantly.
Our experienced procurement and supply chain team can help you maintain continuity of care when licensed medicines are unavailable.
Our Medicine Shortage Support Process
1. Submit Your Requirement
Tell us the medicine, strength, formulation, timescale and quantity required.
2. We Identify Suitable Supply Options
Our sourcing team assess UK and international availability options and considers the most appropriate route for the requirement.
3. Compliance & Quality Assurance
Every product is sourced and assessed through the appropriate quality, documentation and regulatory processes before supply.
4. Rapid Supply
Once the appropriate supply route has been established, we coordinate delivery to help minimise treatment disruption.
When a Medicine Is Unavailable
Depending on the circumstances, potential supply solutions may include:
- Alternative licensed products
- Unlicensed medicines
- Named patient imports
- International sourcing
- Over-labelling
- Alternative pack or presentation requirements
The appropriate solution depends on the medicine, clinical requirement, availability and applicable regulatory requirements.
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