MSN: Various (updated)

DHSC has updated its Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Camellia sinensis extract (Catephen®) 10% ointment, Fluorouracil (Efudix®) 5% cream, Imiquimod (Aldara® 5% and Zyclara® 3.75%) cream 250mg sachets.

The details are:

Camellia sinensis extract (Catephen®) 10% ointment: limited supply until mid-February 2025 and then out of stock until late April 2025
Fluorouracil (Efudix®) 5% cream: limited supply until March 2025
Imiquimod (Zyclara®) 3.75% cream 250mg sachets: out of stock until mid-April 2025 Imiquimod (Aldara®) 5% cream 250mg sachets: out of stock until mid-April 2025
Podophyllotoxin (Warticon®) 0.15% cream: out of stock until mid-March 2025 (reported in MSN/2024/069).

Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE/I online Medicines Supply Tool

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