Drug shortage notice: Remifentanil 1mg

July 26, 2024

Remifentanil 1mg powder for concentrate for solution for injection or infusion

Problem:

• We are currently unable to obtain supplies of remifentanil 1mg powder for injection.
• Remifentanil 1mg strength is stock in Theatres, Ophthalmology Theatres and Maternity theatres

Alternative:

• Supplies of remifentanil 2mg powder of injection for use as a substitute product have been obtained by the pharmacy.

Advice:

Prescriber:At the time of prescribing, please check which preparation is in stock in the clinical area and prescribe the product that is in stock. Please note that remifentanil 2mg vials are not multi-dose vials, and each vial may only be used for one patient.

For further information, contact:

• Your ward pharmacist or technician.
• Pharmacy department – City: 5263 / Sandwell: 3783
• Lead antimicrobial pharmacist: a.brush@nhs.net