Supply Issues MedScience Distribution Ltd Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pots FBF85168, FBF85189 and FBF85169 (ICN 3469)

• The supply issue with single use virgin plastic medicine pots from MedScience is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  •  FBF85169 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Gallipot 120ml.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBF85189 – Single Use Virgin Plastic Gallipot Graduated 60ml.
• One product remains on Protect Demand Management.
  • FBF85168 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot.
• Three product codes are now affected in total
• FBF85168 is still available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 13 November 2026.

• The supply issue with single use virgin plastic medicine pots from MedScience has improved.
• One product code is no longer suspended and is available to order from our online catalogue:
  •  FBF85167 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot 30ml.
• One product remains on Protect Demand Management:
  • FBF85168 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBF85189 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Gallipot Graduated 60ml.
• Two products are now affected in total.
• FBF85168 is still available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative product is available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 13 November 2026.

• The supply issue with single use virgin plastic medicine pots from MedScience is continuing.
• One further product code is now suspended and unavailable to order from our online catalogue:
  •  FBF85167 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot 30ml.
• One product is no longer suspended and is now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FBF85168 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot 60ml.
• One product remains suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBF85189 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Gallipot Graduated 60ml.
• Three product codes are now affected in total.
• FBF85168 is available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives and for a full list of product codes subject to Protect Demand Management.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 9 November 2026.

• The supply issue with single use virgin plastic medicine pots from MedScience is continuing.
• One further product is now suspended and unavailable to order from our online catalogue:
  • FBF85189 − Gallipot Graduated 60ml.
• One product is no longer subject to Protect Demand Management, but is now suspended and unavailable to order:
  • FBF85168 − Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot 60ml.
• Two products are now affected in total.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is now anticipated to be resolved by 9 November 2026.

Change:

• The supplier MedScience Distribution Ltd has informed us of a supply issue with its single use virgin plastic medicine pot.
• There is one product code affected:
  • FBF85168 – Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot 60ml.
• The supply issue is due to shipping delays.
• Due to this ongoing supply issue this product is now being threshold managed as it is subject to Protect Demand Management.

Impact:

• FBF85168 is still available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • FBF85140 – Single Use Recycled Plastic Medicine Pot Graduated 60ml
  • FBF85167 – Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot 30ml
  • FBF85155 – Single Use Virgin Plastic Medicine Pot graduated 30ml.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 October 2026.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product code and potential alternatives.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.