Serious Shortage Protocols for clarithromycin – extension/end

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Due to the ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP053) currently in place for Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml oral suspension, which is due to end on 17 November 2023. 

The new end date for SSP053 is Friday 8 December. 

SSP054 (Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml oral suspension) is not being extended and ends on Friday 17 November. 

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

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