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Sulfadiazine silver (Flamazine®) 1% cream

MSAN(2026)6 · Level 2 · issued 13 Feb 2026

Reference
MSAN(2026)6
Issued
13 Feb 2026
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
noted products are being discontinued 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
Valid until: noted products are being discontinuedDiscontinued
1. Sulfadiazine silver (Flamazine®) 1% cream (250g) was discontinued in late December 2025,Discontinued
2. Sulfadiazine silver (Flamazine®) 1% cream (50g) was discontinued in late January 2026, stocksDiscontinued
3. Sulfadiazine silver (Flamazine®) 1% cream (20g and 500g) are being discontinued from lateDiscontinued
4. Alternative products for the treatment of burns and wound care remain available and canAvailable
guaranteed long-term due to the global discontinuation (see additional information section).Discontinued
alternatives are not appropriate and where stock is available. Prescribers should work withAvailable
you need to register with the SPS website. Registration for access to the website is available toAvailable

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.