Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon – extension
Dear colleagues,
Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocols SSP060 (Creon 10000 capsules) and SSP061 (Creon 25000 capsules) which are due to end on Friday 16 January.
The new end date for SSP060 is Friday 30 January.
The new end date for SSP061 is Friday 17 April.
The SSPs are available to view on the NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)’s dedicated SSP web page.
If you have any questions regarding the SSPs please contact the NHS Prescription Service:
Email: nhsbsa.prescriptionservices@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0300 330 1349
Textphone: 18001 0300 330 1349
To access the latest information about SSPs (including supporting guidance), please visit the following link – https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/serious-shortage-protocols-ssps.
Kind regards,
Paul Gibson | Senior Operations Manager
London Region Urgent Emergency Care Team