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Publication #8654
Reference
MSAN(2026)11
Name
Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml oral suspension
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Pharmaceutical Services
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Drug Shortages
Description
1. Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free will be out of stock from mid-March until early June 2026.
2. Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml oral suspension is out of stock; resupply date is to be confirmed.
3. Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg and 160mg/800mg tablets remain available and can support increased demand.
4. Unlicensed supplies of co-trimoxazole oral suspension may be sourced, lead times vary.
2. Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg/5ml oral suspension is out of stock; resupply date is to be confirmed.
3. Co-trimoxazole 80mg/400mg and 160mg/800mg tablets remain available and can support increased demand.
4. Unlicensed supplies of co-trimoxazole oral suspension may be sourced, lead times vary.
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Created
2026-03-09 09:41:44
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