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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.
PCA(P)(2023)09 - SSP for Phenoxymethylpenicillin and Sandrena® Gel Sachets
This Circular advises NHS Boards and communitypharmacy contractors that eight of the UK-wide SeriousShortage Protocols (SSPs) for Phenoxymethylpenicillinantibiotic products (SSPs 040-047) due to expire on 28February 2023 have been extended until Friday 31March 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)08 - Amendment to Scottish Drug Tariff Part 11 Clawback Scale
This circular advises pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards on amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale.
PCA(P)(2023)06 - SSP for Sandrena® 500mcg and 1mg Gel Sachets
This Circular advises that three UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products due to expire on 27 January 2023, have been extended.
PCA(P)(2023)05 - SSP for Phenoxymethylpenicillin Products
This Circular advises that eight of the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Phenoxymethylpenicillin products (SSPs 040-047) due to expire on 31 January 2023 have been extended until 28 February 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)04 - SSP for Estradot® (Estradiol) 100mcg Patches
This Circular advises of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Estradot® (Estradiol) 100 microgram patch, from 25 January 2023 to 17 February 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)03 - SSP for Estradot® (Estradiol) 50mcg Patches
This Circular advises of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Estradot® (Estradiol) 50 microgram patch, from 25 January 2023 to 17 February 2023.
PCA(P)(2023)02 - SSP Sandrena® Gel Sachets and Estraderm MX® Patches
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that five of the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products due to expire on 13 January 2023, have now been extended.
PCA(P)(2023)01 - Advance Payment January 2023
This circular advises of the introduction of an advance cash payment to be paid to eligible community pharmacies, dispensing doctor practices and DAC suppliers in January 2023.