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Publication #8192
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MSAN(2024)39
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Triamcinolone acetonide suspension for injection vials (Kenalog® 40mg/1ml and Adcortyl® 50mg/5ml)
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Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
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Drug Shortages
Description
Triamcinolone acetonide suspension for injection vials (Kenalog® 40mg/1ml and Adcortyl® 50mg/5ml) are out of stock until week ending 28th June 2024.
The following parenteral steroid preparations remain available and can support increased demand: dexamethasone 3.3mg/1ml and 3.8mg/1ml; hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100mg; and certain methylprednisolone products (Depo Medrone 40mg/1ml and Solu Medrone 500mg and 1g).
Where these are not suitable, unlicensed imports may be sourced, lead times vary.
Note the following preparations remain available but cannot support an increase in demand: hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1ml, Depo Medrone 120mg/3ml and 80mg/2ml, Solu Medrone 125mg, and methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Kent Pharma) 500mg and 1g.
Triamcinolone hexacetonide 20mg/ml suspension for injection is out of stock with no confirmed resupply date (further information can be found on the Specialist Pharmacy Services (SPS) medicine supply tool).
Solu Medrone 40mg powder and solvent for solution for injection is out of stock until July 2024.
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2024-06-21 09:37:00
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