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Originator: DHSC & NHS England and Improvement: Supply disruption alert

Issue date: Originally issued on 29-May-2020 10:21:38. This version was issued on 29-May-2020 10:21:38

This alert has been issued to:
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  • DHSC Supply Disruption - Medicines
  • Primary Care Networks

Action category: Action

Title: Danazol 100mg and 200mg capsules - Supply Disruption

Broadcast content:
Danazol 100mg and 200mg capsules have been discontinued in the UK and remaining supplies of both strengths are now exhausted.

Danazol has several licensed indications and off-label uses. The management of patients prescribed danazol for licensed indications will differ to those prescribed danazol for an off-label use.

A limited quantity of unlicensed supplies of danazol 100mg and 200mg capsules have been sourced. 

This alert contains advice on the management of affected patients.

Please note that no response is required via the CAS website to this alert.

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Additional information: NHS England and NHS Improvement Regional Offices: please cascade this alert to community pharmacy.

Alert reference: SDA/2020/009

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