Member briefing: Serious Shortage Protocols

In January 2019 the government made a change to the legislation that governs how pharmacists dispense medicines. This change comes into effect this Sunday 10 February 2019 and is applicable to both primary and secondary care. The aim of the change is to provide for any future situation where there is a serious shortage of a specific prescription medicine.

This briefing outlines what the Serious Shortage Protocols are, how they will work, their consultation process and emerging concerns.

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