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Bone cement – global shortage
This is a global issue which is causing a stock shortage across the NHS. This is being managed nationally by NHS Supply Chain, NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care. We are expectin
leedsth.nhs.uk•February 21, 2026
Global bone cement supply shortage
One of the major international manufacturers temporarily paused production following a packaging fault. Although production has now restarted, supplies remain limited across the UK and are expected to
cuh.nhs.uk•February 21, 2026