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Serious Shortage Protocol

Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets

In force from 9 Sep 2026 · source: NHS Business Services Authority (DHSC Serious Shortage Protocols)
Serious shortage protocol SSP088: 9 Sep 2026 – 15 Jan 2027
Pharmacists may supply the alternative set out in the protocol instead of the prescribed product, if appropriate and the patient agrees.
SSP088 · until 15 Jan 2027

What this means

The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a Serious Shortage Protocol: during a serious shortage, pharmacists may supply an alternative strength, formulation or quantity instead of the prescribed product, if appropriate and the patient agrees, without going back to the prescriber. The protocol states its start and end dates.

Serious Shortage Protocol SSP088

ProductLansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets
In force9 Sep 2026 – 15 Jan 2027

The protocol document (linked above) sets out the alternative that may be supplied and the conditions.

Tracked from information published by the MHRA and the NHSBSA. This information is for guidance only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.