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Publication #8451
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MSAN(2025)20
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Fentanyl (Effentora®) 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 800microgram buccal tablets - Fentanyl (Actiq®) 800microgram lozenges
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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
Effentora® 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 800microgram buccal tablets are out of stock until late May 2025. Effentora® 100microgram buccal tablets remain available but cannot support increased demand. Actiq® 800microgram lozenges are out of stock with an anticipated resupply date to be confirmed. Actiq® 200microgram, 400microgram, 600microgram, 1.2mg, 1.6mg lozenges remain available but cannot support increased demand. Alternative immediate-release fentanyl products remain available and can support increased demand.
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2025-05-20 10:17:24
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