Serious Shortage Protocols for Cefalexin – extension/ended

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Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP077) currently in place for Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free. SSP077 and ended on 31 January. The new end date for SSP077 is now Friday 2 May.

SSP078 (Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free) is not being extended and ended, 31 January.

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.

Many thanks for your assistance with this request.

Sent On Behalf of Department of Health and Social Care.

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