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Publication #7990
Reference
MSAN(2023)31
Name
Hyoscine hydrobromide (Scopoderm®) 1.5mg patches
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
HEALTH BOARDS
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
DRUG SHORTAGES
Description
Hyoscine hydrobromide (Scopoderm®) 1.5mg patches are in limited supply until w/c 1st January 2024. Alternative formulations of hyoscine hydrobromide remain available and will be able to the support an increase in demand. Glycopyrronium tablets and liquid remain available and will be able to the support an increase in demand. Where these are not suitable, unlicensed supplies of hyoscine hydrobromide patches may be sourced, lead times vary.
Contact Name
Contact Email
Contact Address
Pharmacy & Medicines Division 1st Floor East Rear St Andrew’s House EDINBURGH EH1 3DG
Created
2023-10-06 00:00:00
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