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Publication #7896
Reference
MSAN(2023)06
Name
Bromfenac (Yellox®) 900 micrograms/ml eye drops
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
DRUGS
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
DRUG THERAPY
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
DRUG SHORTAGES
Description
Vigabatrin (Sabril®) 500mg tablets are out of stock until w/c 3rd March 2023. Bromfenac (Yellox®) 900 micrograms/ml eye drops are out of stock until w/c 3 July 2023. Ketorolac trometamol 0.5% w/v eye drops remain available and will be able to support an increase in demand. Unlicensed supplies of bromfenac 900 micrograms/ml eye drops may be sourced, lead times vary. Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops also remain available but are unable to provide an uplift in demand.
Contact Name
Contact Email
Contact Address
Pharmacy & Medicines Division 1st Floor East Rear St Andrew’s House EDINBURGH EH1 3DG
Created
2023-06-09 00:00:00
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