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PCA(P)(2023)31 - SSP for Jext 300 micrograms/0.3mL
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Jext® 300 micrograms/0.3mL (1 in 1000) solution for injection auto-injector pen, from 21 August 2023 to 15 September 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)30 - SSP for Estradot (Estradiol hemihydrate)
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Estradot® (Estradiol hemihydrate) 100 microgram patches, from 21 August 2023 to 8 September 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)29 - SSP for Progynova®
This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Progynova®
Scottish Drug Tariff Amendments
We would like to signpost everyone to this part of the Scottish Drug Tariff.
PCA(P)(2023)28 - Extension to SSP for Utrogestan® 100mg Capsules
This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Utrogestan® (micronised progesterone) 100mg capsules
PCA(P)(2023)27 - Addition of Hay Fever PGD to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland
Patient Group Directions (PGDs) that are to be added to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
PCA(P)(2023)26 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments to Drug Tariff in Respect of Remuneration Arrangement and Part 7 Clawback
This circular sets out to community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards the details of the community pharmacy funding arrangement 2023/24