Hi, when I went to collect my Letrozole repeat prescription 2 weeks ago from my local pharmacy I was told that they didn't have any in stock, and their supplier didn't have any stock, and they didn't know when they would get some. I was advised to try other local pharmacies and I tried four - three did not have any Letrozole in stock at all, and one did but it was not my usual brand. I then travelled a bit further afield to a larger pharmacy and luckily they had some of my normal brand in stock but I was panicking for a while! I had an appointment with my oncologist yesterday and mentioned this to her and she said that several other patients had said the same thing recently but nothing had been communicated to their team about any supply issues. It was suggested that in an emergency they could possibly arrange to have some issued from the hospital pharmacy, dependent on their stock levels. I'm not sure if the supply problem is widespread, or just in some areas (I'm in London), but I always request my repeat prescription about 2 weeks before it is needed so had time to find some. Hope this helps.

Hi coffeecup7, not seen problems in Scotland yet. I have been given several different brands, as this would depend on what the GP has written on the script. Like you I get my repeat tablets 2 weeks early. Thankyou for alerting to a possible problem. 

Hi coffeecup7, not seen problems in Scotland yet. I have been given several different brands, as this would depend on what the GP has written on the script. Like you I get my repeat tablets 2 weeks early. Thankyou for alerting to a possible problem.