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12/15/22 sh Magnesium citrate oral solution shortage
December 20, 2022

From: "Steven Higginbotham" <steven.higginbotham@hhsys.org>
To: "Pharmacy Department" <grp_pharmacy@hhsys.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022 10:45:08 PM
Subject: magnesium citrate oral solution shortage
 
Magnesium citrate oral solution is on long term backorder. As of tonight, HH Main has 5 bottles remaining in stock.  

Once our supply is exhausted, pharmacists will need to contact prescribers for alternative orders. All other laxatives are in good supply.

See FormWeb for a complete listing of our laxative formulary. 






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