Medicines shortages

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For information on managing medicine shortages see the NHS Highland intranet webpage:
Medicines Shortages. Contents include:

• Medicines shortage log.
• Primary Care algorithm for managing medicine shortages.
• Secondary Care algorithm for managing medicine shortages.
• NHS England Continuity of supply FAQs.

Other information on shortages is available from:

• SSPs (Serious Shortage Protocols).
• Medicines Shortages Guidance from Community Pharmacy Services Scotland.
• MSN (National Medicine Supply Notification) are available from:  
  • Medicines Supply Tool from SPS (Specialist Pharmacy Service) (log in details required). Suitable for Secondary Care.
  • MSN (Medicine Supply Notification) from PSNC. Suitable for Primary Care. 
  • MSAN (Medicines Supply Alert Notice) from the SHOW website (Scotland's Health on the Web). Where there is a specific Scottish context for an MSN.

Remember, if the medication is not available, alternative medications to consider are listed in the Highland Formulary.