Written question asked by Rosie Duffield (Labour) on Thursday, 19 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Fluoxetine
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the availability of Fluoxetine.
- Answer
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Fluoxetine 10 milligram tablets have been out of stock for some time, however, fluoxetine 10 milligram capsules remain available and a Serious Shortage Protocol has been issued to allow community pharmacists to supply the capsules where the tablets have been prescribed.
We are aware of a recent shortage of fluoxetine 20 milligram orodispersible tablets and fluoxetine 20 milligram, 5 millilitre, oral solution. Comprehensive advice is being drafted and will be issued to the National Health Service.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 127871
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Fluoxetine
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