Drug safety notice and supply issues

December 21, 2020

We are having a number of issues with the supply of a variety of drugs due to defects and shortages. Please see below information sheets regarding various drugs and instructions to follow due to supply issues.

• Sodium Bicarbonate 1.26% Polyfusor Shortage
• Sodium Chloride 1.8% and 2.7% Polyfusor Shortage
• Lorazepam 4mg in 1ml injection shortage
• Metaraminol 2.5mg in 5ml Injection

For more information please contact the pharmacy department (City ext. 5263, Sandwell ext. 3783).