Extension of Estradot and Cefalexin Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)

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Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs 079, 080, 081 and 082) currently in place for Estradot® 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg and 100mcg patches, all of which are due to end on Friday 2 May.

The new end dates for these SSPs are as follows:

  • SSP079 – Estradot® 50mcg patches – Friday 4 July
  • SSP080 – Estradot® 75mcg patches – Friday 23 May
  • SSP081 – Estradot® 100mcg patches – Friday 23 May
  • SSP082 – Estradot® 25mcg patches – Friday 4 July
  • SSP077, Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free, which was also due to end on Friday 2 May is also being extended. The new end date for SSP077 is now Friday 1 August.

The SSPs are available to view onthe 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.

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