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Scottish Government 04/07/2025 Scottish Government 04/07/2025

PCA(P)(2025)17 - Estradot® HRT Patch SSPs Extended

SSPs for Estradot® HRT patches now end 10 Oct 2025. Pharmacists may substitute with Evorel® or Estraderm MX® to manage supply issues.

Scottish Government 02/06/2025 Scottish Government 02/06/2025

PCA(P)(2025)11 - SSPs Extended for Estradot® and Creon® Capsules

SSPs for Estradot® and Creon® extended. Pharmacists advised of new expiry dates: 6 June 2025 for Estradot®, 21 Nov 2025 for Creon® capsules.

Scottish Government 28/03/2025 Scottish Government 28/03/2025

PCA(P)(2025)03 - Serious Shortage Protocol For Estradot® Patches

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot® (Estradiol) 50 micrograms / 24 hours transdermal patch (SSP079), a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product, due to expire on 21 March 2025 has been extended until Friday 4 April 2025.