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Minsa Loans Tacrolimus to EsSalud After Reports of Two-Week Shortages for Transplant Patients

The temporary transfer aims to cover procurement delays at EsSalud to keep immunosuppressive therapy from being interrupted.

Overview

  • A joint statement said Cenares will provide a batch of tacrolimus to EsSalud as a temporary loan while purchases are finalized.
  • Minsa stated its facilities have stock in all presentations and maintain additional reserves at Cenares.
  • Transplant recipients at hospitals such as Alberto Sabogal and Almenara reported roughly 10–15 days without supply and no clear restock date.
  • Some hospitals borrowed doses across sites or dispensed ciclosporine as a stopgap that requires careful clinical oversight.
  • Patients and relatives described turning to donations, reduced dosing, or overseas sourcing, and they said authorities have not explained the cause or timeline.