Extension of Estradot SSP

On Behalf of Department of Health and Social Care

FAO: Providers delivering health and justice healthcare services

Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP079) currently in place for Estradot 50mcg patches. SSP079 is due to end on Friday 28 February. The new end date for SSP079 is now Friday 21 March.

The SSP is available to view onthe NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)’s dedicated SSP web page.

If you have any questions regarding the SSP 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.