Two new SSPs issued
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued two Serious Shortage Protocols for Cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral solutions sugar free in response to a significant ongoing supply disruption.
SSP077 for Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free will be in operation from Tuesday 10th December 2024 to Friday 31st January 2025.
It allows pharmacies to supply 1x 5ml Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral solution as a replacement for 1x 5ml Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free, if unobtainable.
SSP078 for Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free will be in operation from Tuesday 10th December 2024 to Friday 31st January 2025.
It allows pharmacies to supply 1x 5ml Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral solution as a replacement for 1x 5ml Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free, if unobtainable.