SUB-TYPE: CLASS 2 RECALL
medac GmbH (t/a medac Pharma LLP) is recalling the products and respective batches in this notification due to pink discolouration of the dacarbazine solution immediately after reconstitution (after correct preparation and storage).
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | Dacarbazine 100mg | medac Pharma LLP | D220154AD |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | Dacarbazine 200mg | medac Pharma LLP | F220255A F220288A |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | Dacarbazine 500mg | medac Pharma LLP | G220299AE |
For all medical enquiries, please contact medical information at medac Pharma LLP by email to info@medacpharma.co.uk or by telephone 01786 458086.
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL
Strandhaven Limited T/A Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA that the pack size on some cartons of the batch in this notification state 8 tablets instead of 4 tablets.
MHRA Drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-strandhaven-limited-t-slash-a-somex-pharma-sildenafil-100mg-film-coated-tablets-el-23-a-slash-21?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b8c33aca-6f1b-4cbf-9687-260318602393&utm_content=immediately
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | SILDENAFIL 100MG TABLETS (4 PACK) | STRANDHAVEN LTD/SOMEX PHARMA | ET22028 |
For medical information enquiries please contact email: regulatory@somexpharma.com, Tel: 020 8590 9399, choose option 3 or 4.
For stock control enquiries please contact email: regulatory@somexpharma.com, Tel: 020 8590 9399, choose option 3 or 4.
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies.
SUB-TYPE: COMPANY-LED RECALL
Due to an error during a carton design update, the allergen ‘Wheat’ was not highlighted in bold. However, the presence of wheat is correctly and clearly indicated in the ingredients list as ‘Wheat Germ Oil’ (from Wheat)’.
PIP CODE | DESCRIPTION | SUPPLIER | AFFECTED BATCHES |
201780 | VITABIOTICS OMEGA-H3 CAPS | VITABIOTICS LTD | QB143679 QB143681 QB914382 |
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies
Please note that anything not returned to us, or notified to us, within 3 months of this notification, cannot be reimbursed by way of a credit
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has been made aware that falsified medical oxygen has been provided to several dental practices across the UK. You may have received an email from the Care Quality Commission alerting you to this issue. The source of the supply has been identified as batches provided by Tricodent Limited. An assessment of risk to public health and patient safety has been completed and the risk was found to be low. A criminal investigation into the company that supplied this stock is ongoing. The falsified product in circulation is labelled: Medical Oxygen B.P PL No 04280/0001 MEDIGAS OXYGEN.
MHRA drug alert date 6th June 2023
MHRA Ref: MDR 053-04/23
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | MEDIGAS OXYGEN | TRICODENT LTD | ALL |
Further Information
Authorised and licensed suppliers can offer advice regarding disposal of falsified cylinders, do not return cylinders to Tricodent Limited. For further information on this issue from the MHRA, please contact MHRA Senior Criminal Enforcement Officer Mark Ling: Mark.Ling@mhra.gov.uk
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies.
Please note that anything not returned to us, or notified to us, within 3 months of this notification, cannot be reimbursed by way of a credit.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Drugsrus Limited has informed the MHRA that a small number of bottles of Metronidazole 200 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension 100ml are leaking from the cap.
MHRA drug alert date: 23rd May 2023
Pip code | Product Description | Affected Batches |
1079342 | METRONIDAZOLE SUSPENSION 200MG/5ML | C20070 C20071 C20072 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For more information, medical or supply enquiries, please contact Drugsrus Limited on 020 8423 3800, or email info@drugsrus.co.uk.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Orifarm UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in one batch of Buccolam 10mg Oromucosal solution has missing information regarding having to break the seal on the inner container before use.
MHRA drug alert date: 22nd May 2023
Pip code | Product Description | Affected Batches |
ALLIANCE DO NOT STOCK
| BUCCOLAM 10MG
| 620903600 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For more information, medical or supply enquiries, please contact 01276 698370, or email uk_enquiries@orifarm.com
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Novartis Pharmaceuticals has informed the MHRA that the solvent (water for injections in ampoules) co-packed with the impacted batches of Simulect powder for injection, may contain glass fragments approximately 20 – 800 µm in size.
MHRA drug alert date: 16th May 2023
Pip code | Product Description | Affected Batches |
2985802 | SIMULECT VIAL 10MG | SHVF3 |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock
| SIMULECT VIAL 20MG
| SHWU5 SHEW5 SHFV1 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For more information, medical or supply enquiries, please contact 01276 698370, or email medinfo.uk@novartis.com
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL
Hikma Farmacêutica Portugal S.A has informed the MHRA of a potential issue impacting the batches listed in this notification.
MHRA Drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-hikma-farmaceutica-portugal-s-dot-a-gemcitabine-1g-slash-26-dot-3ml-and-2g-slash-52-dot-6ml-solution-for-infusion-vial-el-23-a-slash-16
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE DO NOT STOCK | Gemcitabine 1g/26.3ml Solution For Infusion Vial | Hikma Farmacêutica Portugal S.A. | CB0013 |
ALLIANCE DO NOT STOCK | Gemcitabine 2g/52.6ml Solution For Infusion Vial | Hikma Farmacêutica Portugal S.A. | CB0014 |
For more information or medical information queries, please contact: Portugalcomplaints@hikma.com or Portugaleupharmacovigilance@hikma.com
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 1 RECALL
reason: Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. and distributor Bausch & Lomb UK Limited is recalling all unexpired batches of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms adrenaline auto-injectors (also referred to as pens) from patients. This is due to an issue identified during an ISO 11608 Design Assessment study where some auto-injectors failed to deliver the product or activated prematurely
MHRA drug alert date 9th May 2023
MHRA ref: MDR 020-05/23
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | EMERADE 500 AUTO-INJECTOR | BAUSCH & LOMB | ALL |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | EMERADE 300 AUTO-INJECTOR | BAUSCH & LOMB | ALL |
Further Information
For stock enquiries, please contact Bausch & Lomb Customer Services:
Tel: 020 8781 2991
Email: Pharma_CS@bausch.com
For medical information enquiries please contact the Medical Information Team:
Email: medinfo.europe@bauschhealth.com
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies.
Please note that anything not returned to us, or notified to us, within 3 months of this notification, cannot be reimbursed by way of a credit.
SUB-TYPE: COMPANY-LED RECALL
Beambridge Medical Ltd have informed us that some bags in the affected batch are prone to leaking
PIP CODE | DESCRIPTION | SUPPLIER | AFFECTED BATCHES |
3739745 | BEAMBRIDGE 33025 LEG BAG SHRT SP | Beambridge Medical Ltd | 20221030 |
Please return all affected stock to your original supplier for credit. Unfortunately we can only accept stock purchased from us (Alliance Healthcare Distribution Limited). Any other stock will be returned to your stores/Pharmacies
Please note that anything not returned to us, or notified to us, within 3 months of this notification, cannot be reimbursed by way of a credit