DHSC has published a Tier 2 medicine supply notification for Glycerol 1g and 4g suppositories
Medicine | Out of stock | Alternatives |
Glycerol 1g and 4g suppositories | - Glycerol 1g suppositories are out of stock until mid-June 2022.
- Glycerol 4g suppositories are in limited supply until mid-May 2022.
| - Glycerol 2g suppositories remain available and can support an increase in demand in place of the 1g suppositories.
- If glycerol 4g suppositories are unavailable, and the oral route is not suitable, consider prescribing docusate sodium enemas in adults who require a rectal stool softener.
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