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16-Feb-2026 (NO. SP PPUM: 095/2026)
Please be informed that the Pharmacy Department is still experiencing a supply disruption of Fentanyl Injection 50mcg/mL. The current stock level is at a minimum.
As a result, issuance of this medication will be restricted to critical patients only. Alternative medications such as Morphine Injection and Pethidine Injection may be used for other patients.
Your cooperation in disseminating this information to all staff under your supervision is greatly appreciated and we extend our sincere thanks in advance.
Notice Regarding Disruption of Supply: Fentanyl Injection 50mcg/mL
Notice Regarding Disruption of Supply: Fentanyl Injection 50mcg/mL
Please be informed that the Pharmacy Department is still experiencing a supply disruption of Fentanyl Injection 50mcg/mL. The current stock level is at a minimum.
As a result, issuance of this medication will be restricted to critical patients only. Alternative medications such as Morphine Injection and Pethidine Injection may be used for other patients.
Your cooperation in disseminating this information to all staff under your supervision is greatly appreciated and we extend our sincere thanks in advance.
3-Feb-2026 (NO. SP PPUM: 068/2026)
Please be informed that the nationwide supply of Morphine BP (10 g), including to the Pharmacy Department, is currently disrupted due to production issues at the manufacturer level.
At present, the stock level is critical, resulting in restricted issuance of the following products:
Information regarding the use and restriction of both medicines can be obtained from the UMMC Online Formulary.
Your cooperation in disseminating this information to all staff under your supervision is greatly appreciated and we extend our sincere thanks in advance.
Notice Regarding Disruption of Supply: Morphine BP
Notice Regarding Disruption of Supply: Morphine BP
Please be informed that the nationwide supply of Morphine BP (10 g), including to the Pharmacy Department, is currently disrupted due to production issues at the manufacturer level.
At present, the stock level is critical, resulting in restricted issuance of the following products:
- Morphine Syrup 2 mg/5 mL
- Morphine Syrup 10 mg/mL
Information regarding the use and restriction of both medicines can be obtained from the UMMC Online Formulary.
Your cooperation in disseminating this information to all staff under your supervision is greatly appreciated and we extend our sincere thanks in advance.
26-Jan-2026 (NO. SP PPUM: 057/2026)
Please be informed that the Drug & Therapeutic Committee Meeting No. 04/2025 has approved the replacement of Pneumovax 23 and Prevenar 13 with Prevenar 20 under the Special Formulary.
Information regarding the use and restriction of both medicines can be obtained from the UMMC Online Formulary.
Your cooperation in disseminating this information to all staff under your supervision is greatly appreciated and we extend our sincere thanks in advance.
Notification Regarding Change in Pneumococcal Vaccine
Notification Regarding Change in Pneumococcal Vaccine
Please be informed that the Drug & Therapeutic Committee Meeting No. 04/2025 has approved the replacement of Pneumovax 23 and Prevenar 13 with Prevenar 20 under the Special Formulary.
Information regarding the use and restriction of both medicines can be obtained from the UMMC Online Formulary.
Your cooperation in disseminating this information to all staff under your supervision is greatly appreciated and we extend our sincere thanks in advance.
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