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PCA(P)(2023)14 - SSP for Estradot® (Estradiol Hemihydrate) 75mcg / 24hr Patch
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Estradot® (Estradiol hemihydrate) 75 micrograms / 24 hours patch, from 13 March 2023 to 5 May 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)13 - Extension to SSP for Phenoxymethylpenicillin Products and Sandrena®
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that eight of the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Phenoxymethylpenicillin antibiotic products (SSPs 040-047) due to expire on 31 March 2023 have been extended until Friday 28 April 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)12 - SSP for Progynova TS 100mcg Patches
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Progynova® (Estradiol as hemihydrate) TS 100 microgram patch, from 28 March 2023 to 9 June 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)11 - SSP for Paracetamol Suppositories 120mg
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Paracetamol suppositories 240mg, from 13 March 2023 to 5 May 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)10 - SSP for Paracetamol Suppositories 120mg
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for paracetamol suppositories 120mg, from 16 February 2023 to 5 May 2023.