Medicine Supply Notification: Estradiol (Estradot® ) 25micrograms/24 hours, 37.5micrograms/24 hours and 100micrograms/24 hours transdermal patches
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Estradiol (Estradot®) 25micrograms/24 hours, 37.5micrograms/24 hours and 100micrograms/24 hours transdermal patches
MSN/2023/082
Tier 2 – medium impact
Date of issue 23rd August 2023
- Estradiol (Estradot®) 25micrograms/24hours, 37.5micrograms/24hours, 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches will be out of stock until late September 2023.
- Alternative brands of estradiol patches (Evorel® and Estraderm MX®) are available and can support a full uplift in demand.
- A Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Estradiol (Estradot®) 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches was issued on 21/08/2023.
A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information for pharmacy teams, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses.
DHSC and NHSE/I 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.
