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Publication #6648
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MSAN(2019)18
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Medicine Supply Alert Notice: medicine in short supply: Minims phenylephrine 2.5% and 10% w/v eye drops
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Scottish Government
Drug Alerts
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Scottish Government
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NHS
SCOTLAND
DRUGS
SAFETY
RISKS
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
DRUG THERAPY
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
Description
Bausch and Lomb are experiencing supply issues across their phenylephrine Minims range. Minims phenylephrine 2.5% eye drops will be out of stock from the end of November 2019 until early January 2020. Minims phenylephrine 10% eye drops are now out of stock until early January 2020. Limited unlicensed imports can be sourced. The Royal College of Opthalmologists (RCOphth) has provided clinical guidance to support local prioritisation of remaining supplies and advice on alternative options where appropriate.
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2019-11-15 00:00:00
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