Withdrawal of Serious Shortage Protocol for fluoxetine 10mg capsule (Ref: SSP01)
You will be aware that on Thursday 3rd October Serious Shortage Protocols were implemented for fluoxetine capsules in 10mg, 30mg and 40mg strengths with an expiry date of Thursday 31st October 2019.
Please be advised that sufficient stock is now available of fluoxetine 10mg capsules to supply normal demand, so the Serious Shortage Protocol for fluoxetine 10mg capsules (SSP01) is being withdrawn from 23.55 Friday 25th October 2019. Following this date, fluoxetine 10mg capsules can be prescribed and must be dispensed in the usual way, as the SSP will no longer be valid for use.
The Serious Shortage Protocols for fluoxetine 30mg and 40mg capsules remain in effect and can be viewed on the NHS Business Services Authority’s website.