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Publication #7987
Reference
MSAN(2023)29
Name
Azelaic acid (Skinoren®) 20% cream
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
HEALTH BOARDS
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
DRUG SHORTAGES
Description
Azelaic acid (Skinoren®) 20% cream is out of stock until early November 2023. Azelaic acid (Finacea®) 15% gel remains available but cannot support an uplift in demand. Alternative topical treatments remain available and can support 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
2023-10-03 00:00:00
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