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Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN

Permethrin 5% w/w cream

MSAN(2023)23 · Level 2 · issued 15 Sep 2023

Reference: MSAN(2023)23
Issued: 15 Sep 2023
Priority: Level 2
Valid until: further notice 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.

Product	Position	Resupply
1. Permethrin 5% w/w cream is in limited supply until further notice due to an increase in demand.	Limited supply	further notice due to an increase in demand
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Recorded: 13 Aug 2026 22:03 UTC
Capture route: Captured first-hand by ShortageSignal's scheduled check
Read from: NHS Scotland Medicine Supply Alert Notice (PDF)
Captured at: 13 Aug 2026 22:03 UTC
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Source document: https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/msan-2023-23.pdf ↗

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.