Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot – extension
Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the four Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs 079-082) currently in place for Estradot® patches which are due to end on Friday 5 December.
The new end date for these SSPs is Friday 30 January 2026.
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
On Behalf of Department of Health and Social Care