Medicine Supply Notification: Coal tar extract (Neutrogena® T/Gel® Therapeutic) 2% shampoo
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Coal tar extract (Neutrogena® T/Gel® Therapeutic) 2% shampoo
MSN/2024/111
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue: 3rd December 2024
- Coal tar extract (Neutrogena® T/Gel® Therapeutic) 2% shampoo (all pack sizes) is being discontinued from February 2025
- Alternative coal tar extract preparations remain available and are able to support an increase in demand.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHS England have now launched an online Medicines Supply Tool, which provides up to date information about medicine supply issues. The contents of these MSNs can now be viewed on the Tool.
The Tool also details any changes to resupply dates and updates to the entries.
To access the Tool you will need an NHS email address. Once set up and logged in, you will be able to access it online.
New shortages not listed on the SPS website, can be reported using our shortage reporting tool.
