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Publication #7996
Reference
MSAN(2023)33
Name
Bumetanide 1mg and 5mg tablets
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
HEALTH BOARDS
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
DRUG SHORTAGES
Description
Bumetanide 5mg tablets are out of stock until early March 2024. Bumetanide 1mg tablets remain available until the end of October and will be out of stock until January 2024. Bumetanide 1mg/5ml SF oral solution remains available but is unable to support increased demand. Furosemide 20mg and 40mg tablets remain available and can support increased demand. Where these are not suitable, unlicensed supplies of bumetanide 1mg and 5mg tablets 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
2023-10-16 00:00:00
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