Shortage of salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials

A Medicines Supply Notification (MSN) issued on 14 February 2024, detailed a shortage of salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid.
The resolution date is to be confirmed. The supply issues have been caused by a combination of manufacturing issues resulting in increased demand on other suppliers.

EPACT data shows that we have supplied 132,539 nebules across Kent and Medway in the months Oct-Dec 23. The LPC is working with the ICB to look at how we continue to support patients.
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