In response to significant ongoing disruption to the supply of fluoxetine capsules, the first Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) have been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and these can be accessed on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website. This briefing provides information on these SSPs and is intended as a short guide for contractors to read in conjunction with PSNC Briefing 023/19: Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) – A guide for community pharmacy teams.

PSNC Briefing 046/19: Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs): SSP01, SSP02 & SSP03 – Fluoxetine 10mg/30mg/40mg capsules

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