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Publication #8439
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MSAN(2025)18
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Fentanyl (Durogesic® DTrans®) 12 micrograms/hour, 25 micrograms/hour, 50 micrograms/hour, 75 micrograms/hour, and 100 micrograms/hour patches
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Scottish Government
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Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
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NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Pharmaceutical Services
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Drug Shortages
Description
Durogesic® DTrans® 75 micrograms/hour patches are out of stock until December 2025.
Durogesic® DTrans® 12 micrograms/hour patches will be out of stock from late April until December 2025.
Durogesic® DTrans® 25 micrograms/hour and 50 micrograms/hour patches will be out of stock from late May until December 2025.
Durogesic® DTrans® 100 micrograms/hour patches will be out of stock from late June until December 2025.
Alternative brands of fentanyl matrix patches (Fencino®, Matrifen®, Mezolar®, Opiodur®, Yemex®) remain available and can support increased demand.
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2025-04-22 09:21:00
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