Pharmacists have been given emergency powers to supply alternatives for three phenoxymethylpenicillin oral solutions without a change to the prescription. The serious shortage protocols (SSPs) were issued across the UK on 15 December 2022 for phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5mL oral solution and sugar-free oral solution and phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5mL sugar-free oral solution. Under the SSPs, pharmacists are allowed to supply alternative strengths or tablets with immediate effect.