COVID-19 potential anaesthetic drug list

17 April 2020

Various drugs commonly used in anaesthesia and critical care are under supply pressure due to the increased demand driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Association of Anaesthetists and the Royal College of Anaesthetists have produced guidance which summarises potential mitigations to be used in the management of such demand. This resource aims to provide a brief overview of drugs that you may not use in your regular practice. Further advice on drug shortages can be found here.