Medicine shortages

Alternative type	Description
Exact	Same active ingredient, strength and pharmaceutical form
Similar	Same active ingredient, strength and pharmaceutical form
Appropriate	Different active ingredient but same pharmacological class. Same active but different formulation that may need consideration of care setting.
Comparable	Different active ingredient but comparable pharmacological class or mode of action that manages symptoms
None	No alternative medicine authorised

How to interpret alternatives data

The description for each alternative type is based on authorised products and for approved indications. It does not show availability or marketing status of the alternative.

The information in the table is not intended to direct clinical practice. Please always refer to your healthcare professional for clinical treatment and use of alternatives. For more information on therapeutic alternatives see the medicines shortages framework.