SSP040 Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have issued a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free in response to a significant ongoing supply disruption due to the increase in Strep A infections.
The SSP will enable community pharmacies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to supply patients with a different formulation as per the document below.
It allows pharmacies to supply 1x 5ml Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution as a replacement for 1x 5ml Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free, if unobtainable. The total quantity supplied in accordance with this protocol is to be equivalent to the number of days supplied on the original prescription.
For diabetic patients, pharmacists should supply sugar free options where possible. If this is not available, patients/carers should be informed that there is a small amount of sugar contained in the product supplied but do not withhold treatment.
SSP040 for Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free will be in operation from Thursday 15th December 2022 to Friday 31st March 2023 (UPDATED EXPIRY DATE)
Please note that the SSP may be amended or revoked at any time, so contractors must ensure that the SSP is still valid before each supply.
SSP040 for Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free