Drug safety notice – neuromuscular blocking agents: atracurium, cisatracurium and rocuronium

May 29, 2020

On 20 April a supply disruption alert was issued for neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) which advised there were limited supplies of atracurium injection (all strengths) and cisatracurium injection (all strengths) remaining due to the recent increase in demand.

As the supply position on rocuronium has improved this can now be used as a first choice neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) in all scenarios, unless there is a contraindication.

Please see Neuromuscular blocking agents supply disruption alert sheet

For more information please contact the pharmacy department (City ext. 5263, Sandwell ext. 3783).