Serious shortage protocol issued for fluoxetine 40mg capsules

The Department of Health and Social Care (DH) has issued a serious shortage protocol (SSP) for fluoxetine 40mg capsules.

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Under the SSP, pharmacists can supply two packs of fluoxetine 20mg capsules instead of fluoxetine 40mg capsules

The SSP, which applies to pharmacies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, is effective from today (May 20) and is set to expire on July 20.

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