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Update on clobazam supply problems in the UK
10 August 2017
The Department of Health has updated us on the situation with clobazam supply problems in the UK.
Auden McKenzie has stopped making generic clobazam tablets and passed its licence to Accord Healthcare. Clobazam tablets made by Accord are currently available. Pharmacies should be able to get supplies from the wholesaler Alliance. If your pharmacy has any trouble getting hold of Accord clobazam, they can contact Accord directly on 0800 373 573.
Supply problem with clobazam tablets in the UK
There is a supply problem with clobazam tablets in the UK.
Auden McKenzie has stopped making its version of clobazam tablets, called Clobazam Auden. There are no stocks left.
Sanofi is temporarily out of stock of its version of clobazam tablets, called Frisium. Sanofi has told us the tablets will be back in stock in the next few weeks, but is not able to confirm the date.
You may wish to check with your pharmacist just in case they still have supplies.
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Frisium temporarily out of stock update
Update as of 7 August 2017
These tablets are still out of stock. There are no supplies left. Sanofi expects to have them back in stock in the next few weeks, but can’t confirm the date
Original article 21 June 2017:
Frisium (clobazam) 10mg tablets made by Sanofi are out of stock. New stock is expected the week beginning 7th August.
If you are going to run out before then, ask your pharmacist to ring Sanofi to find if there are stockists who still have supplies.