Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot®

We are writing to inform you that Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) have been issued today for Estradot^® 50 microgram, 75 microgram and 100 microgram patches, which are currently in short supply.

The SSPs will allow pharmacists to substitute the equivalent strength Evorel^® or Estraderm MX^® patches.

The SSPs came into effect on 19 December and are currently scheduled to end on the following dates:

SSP079 – Estradot^® 50 microgram patches – end date 28 February 2025

SSP080 – Estradot^® 75 microgram patches – end date 19 January 2025

SSP081 – Estradot^® 100 microgram patches – end date 28 January 2025

The SSPs are now available to view onthe NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)’s dedicated SSP web page along with supporting endorsement guidance.

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.”