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In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Estradot® 75micrograms/24hours patches, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today, 13 April 2023, SSP055 provides that for every Estradot® 75micrograms/24hours patch originally prescribed, one Evorel® 75 patch must be supplied. SSP055, authorised by the Secretary [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml (SSP053). SSP053 was due to expire on 15 December 2023 but the end date has been further extended to Friday 12 January 2024. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), SSP005 Fluoxetine 10mg tablets expires at 23.59pm on Friday 31 March 2023. After this date SSP005 will no longer be valid for use. Top tips for SSP claims Where available, use the claim amend facility on the PMR system to [...]

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Following applications made by PSNC to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), a further 25 new products were classed as ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) from 1 April 2023. This took the total number of products granted DND status to over 600 products following checks [...]

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Following representations from PSNC, the Department of Health of Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined the special container status of Colesevelam 625mg tablets. From April 2023, the listing in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff has been updated to reflect the change in special container status as it meets the relevant criteria as set out in Part [...]

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