Summary of the MSN
- Flixotide® 0.5mg/2ml and 2mg/2ml nebules are out of stock from late June and August 2020, respectively.
- Re-supplies of both strengths are expected from 4th November 2020.
- Unlicensed imports of fluticasone 0.5mg/2ml and 2mg/2ml nebules have been sourced.
- UKMi have provided clinical advice on switching to alternative inhaled or nebulised corticosteroids.
Please be aware this communication is also being circulated separately to all Community Pharmacies in England
Please note that supply issues that have been categorised as tier 1 or 2, DHSC and the MSRG have requested that we use our commissioning routes to reach community pharmacy and GP practices. More serious supply issues are communicated via the Central Alerting System for action.
If you have any queries please contact: DHSCmedicinesupplyteam@dhsc.gov.uk
Many thanks for your assistance with this important issue.