Pharmacists across the UK will be able to supply patients with penicillin alternatives, after the DH issued SSPs for three medicines.
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Strep A: Serious Shortage Protocols issued for three penicillin medicines
The Department of Health and Social Care (DH) has announced that it has issued Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for three penicillin medicines
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