Published in Recalls on Friday 16 December 2011

Class 2 Drug Alert: Prednisolone EC 2.5mg and 5mg Tablets in Blister Packs

Teva UK Limited is recalling all remaining stock of the above batches from hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and wholesalers. Elevated levels of related substances have been detected early in the shelf-life during routine stability testing. Only blister packs are affected and additional material has been supplied in pots and this is not included in the scope of this recall notice.

Please urgently visit the: MHRA website for more details on this drug alert.

The affected products’ details are as follows:

PIP Code Product Description Batches Affected
115-7916 Prednisolone EC Tab 2.5mg Tev 69894
115-7924 Prednisolone EC Tab 5mg Tev 80077
80057
69896

Any remaining stock of the batches listed above should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit.

For enquiries related to stock returns please call 0800 590502.

For medical information enquiries, please call 0207 540 7117 or email: medinfo@tevauk.com

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter. Primary care trusts are asked to forward this to relevant clinics, general practitioners and community pharmacists.

If you have any questions, then please contact your local Service Centre Customer Services team.