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Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN

Esomeprazole 40mg iv powder for solution (Grunenthal, Ranbaxy, Tillomed)

MSAN(2020)86 · Level 2 · issued 27 Aug 2020

Reference
MSAN(2020)86
Issued
27 Aug 2020
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
Early 2021 as stated by the source
Source
Signed NHS Scotland notice (PDF) ↗

What the notice states

The supply position for each affected product, as recorded in the notice — read the full signed PDF above for the clinical advice and actions.

ProductPositionResupply
1. Ranbaxy and Tillomed esomeprazole 40mg iv powder for solution is out of stock, limitedOut of stock
supplies of Grunenthal product remain available but all stock is expected to be depleted w/c 24Available
August. Bowmed esomeprazole injection is available but unable to support an uplift in demand.Available
4. Alternative injectable proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are available and can support an increase inAvailable

From the NHS Scotland notice PDF (linked above); dates and “valid until” text are as stated, fuzzy wording kept as written. Scotland is covered separately from England — see methodology. Not an official NHS service, and not clinical advice — follow the guidance issued to your pharmacy.