SSP for Estradot® 25mcg patches issued and other strength SSPs extended
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a substitution Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Estradot® 25 microgram patch in response to a significant ongoing supply disruption.
SSP082 for Estradot® 25 microgram patch will be in operation from Thursday 3rd April 2025 until Friday 3rd May 2025.
It allows either Evorel® or Estraderm® 25 microgram patches to be supplied against prescriptions for Estradot® 25 microgram patches, if unobtainable.
The DHSC has also extended the other current SSPs for the other strengths of Estradot® 50,75 and 100mcg patches to Friday 2nd May 2025.