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PCA(P)(2024) 31 – Extension to SSP for Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monomax XL 60mg) Modified-Release Tablet

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomax® XL) 60mg modified release tablet due to expire on 18 October 2024 has been extended until Friday 15 November 2024. 

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PCA(P)(2024)24-27 - SSP for Isosorbide Mononitrate (Chemydur® 60XL) Tabs

To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for isosorbide mononitrate (Chemydur® 60XL) modified release tablet, from 6 September 2024 to 27 September 2024. 

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PCA(P)(2024)11 - Extension to SSP for Clarithromycin 125mg/ml and 250mg/ml Oral Suspension

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the two UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Clarithromycin antibiotic products due to expire on 21 June 2024 have now been extended until Friday 19 July 2024.

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PCA(P)(2024)09 - Reactivation of SSP for Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension

This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the two UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension have been reactivated on 22 May 2024. The new end date for both SSPs is now 21 June 2024.

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PCA(P)(2024)05 - Extension to SSP for Isosorbide Mononitrate

This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified release tablet due to expire on 3 May 2024 has been extended until Friday 31 May 2024.

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PCA(P)(2024)03 - Serious Shortage Protocol for Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monomil XL) 60mg Modified Release Tablet

To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified release tablet, from 26 March 2024 to 3 May 2024.

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PCA(P)(2024)02 - Additional Pharmaceutical Services NHS PFS - Updated PGDs

This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors of updated Patient Group Directions (PGDs) that are to be implemented for the treatment of shingles and skin infections under NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.

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