SUB-TYPE: CLASS 2 RECALL
Reason: “Teva UK Limited is recalling the above batch of Levothyroxine 12.5mcg Tablets in response to a lower than required assay result discovered during routine stability testing.”
MHRA drug alert date 02 March 2023
MHRA drug alert link:
MHRA ref: MDR 226-02/23
Pip code | Product description | Livery | Batch Numbers |
1212117 | LEVOTHYROXINE 12.5MCG TABLETS | TEVA UK LTD | 214052 |
Further Information
For any Levothyroxine stock enquiries please contact the Teva UK Limited Customer Solutions team on 0800 590 502.
For more information or medical enquiries, please contact Teva UK Limited by phone on 020 7540 7117 or by email to medinfo@tevauk.com
To report an adverse drug event to Teva UK Limited, please call 020 7540 7337, email uk.safety@tevauk.com or complete the online form at www.tevauk.com/Reporting-side-effects.
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
Atnahs Pharma UK has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packaged in certain batches of Zestoretic 20mg/12.5mg Tablets contains outdated safety information
MHRA drug alert date: 27th February 2023
MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-atnahs-pharma-uk-zestoretic-20mg-slash-12-dot-5mg-tablets-el-23-a-slash-05
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
0481044 | ZESTORETIC 20/12.5MG TABLETS | Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd | SB012 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For more information, medical information queries, replacement PIL enquiries and stock control queries, please contact: info@pharmanovia.com
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited has informed the MHRA that a typographical error has been identified on the end flap of the outer carton of some batches of Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Capsules.
MHRA drug alert date: 23rd February 2023
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
2531101 | LEMSIP MAX COLD AND FLU CAPSULES (16) | RECKITT BENCKISER | AED954 |
2531119
| LEMSIP MAX COLD AND FLU CAPSULES (8) | RECKITT BENCKISER | AED981
|
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For medical information and stock control queries please contact: ConsumerHealth_GB@Reckitt.com and / or 03332005345.
SUB-TYPE: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE
The MHRA is aware of reports of increased intraocular pressure in patients recently implanted with EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses (IOLs).
MHRA drug alert date 26 January 2023
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
ALLIANCE DO NOT STOCK | EyeCee One preloaded & EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses (IOLs) | BAUSCH AND LOMB | ALL BATCHES |
Alliance do not stock this product and therefore we are not accepting stock returns.
Advice for patients
The advice in this notice is aimed at the healthcare teams who are responsible for providing and monitoring lenses used in cataract surgery. The MHRA is urgently investigating this issue and will be advising healthcare professionals on next steps, including the need to contact patients who may be affected, as soon as more information is available. If you are affected, your healthcare professional will contact you in due course. If you or somebody in your care had cataract surgery recently and are concerned, please contact the hospital where you had surgery for advice.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Limited is recalling two batches of Lacidipine 4 mg Film-Coated Tablets as a precautionary measure due to the presence of an unknown solvent-like odour.
MHRA drug alert date: 18th January 2023
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
6833081 | LACIDIPINE TAB 4MG | DR REDDY'S | B2202043 B2202044 |
Further Information
For medical information enquiries please contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd Medical Information Department at 01748 828873, or email drreddysGB@EU.ProPharmaGroup.com.
For stock control enquiries please contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd Customer Services Team at 01482 389858 (or main switchboard at 01482 860228), or email customerserviceuk@drreddys.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: CLASS 2 RECALL
Reason: “UCB Pharma Ltd is recalling the above batch of product as a precautionary measure due to the presence of a foreign capsule being found in a sealed pack. The Marketing Authorisation Holder’s investigation concluded that this was the result of a product mix up during the manufacturing process.
MHRA drug alert date 18 January 2023
MHRA drug alert link:
Pip code | Product description | Livery | Batch Numbers |
0579409 | DIOCTYL CAP 100MG (100 PACK) | UCB PHARMA LTD | 322983D |
Further Information
For more information, medical or supply enquiries, please contact UCB Pharma Ltd on (+44) 01753 777100 or 0800 279 3177 (freephone) or by email at UCBCares.UK@ucb.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: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Class 4 Drug Caution In Use - Bylvay 1200 Micrograms Hard Capsules
Albireo AB has informed the MHRA that there is a typographical error with the text on the side panel of the bottle label for a specific batch of Bylvay 1200 micrograms Hard Capsules.
MHRA drug alert date: 3rd January 2023
MHRA drug alert link:
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
ALLIANCE DO NOT STOCK | BYLVAY 1200 MICROGRAMS HARD CAPSULES | ALBIREO AB | W067208E |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For medical information and stock control queries please contact: medinfo@Albireopharma.com
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Galderma (U.K.) Limited has informed the MHRA that the patient information leaflet (PIL) packaged in specific batches of Etrivex Shampoo is missing safety information
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
3281110 | ETRIVEX SHAMPOO 500MCG/G | GALDERMA | 0114291 0114277 0114252 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns - if any defective stock is found it should be returned directly to the manufacturer.
Further information
For more information, medical information queries or replacement PIL enquiries, please contact: medinfo.uk@galderma.com
For stock control queries, please contact: sales.uk@galderma.com
Recipients of this Medicines Notification should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
ADVANZ PHARMA has made the MHRA aware that certain batches of MacroBID 100mg Prolonged-Release Capsules have been packed with the incorrect Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).
MHRA drug alert date: 5th December 2022
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
0941609 | MACROBID CAP 100MG | AMCO / MERCURY PHARMA | 21001 21002 21003 22001 22002 22003 22006 22007 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns - if any defective stock is found it should be returned directly to the manufacturer.
Further information
For further information, medical enquiries, stock information or request for printed copy of the associated SmPC, please contact telephone: + 44 (0) 208 5889 131 or via email: medicalinformation@advanzpharma.com.
Recipients of this Medicines Notification should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Lucis Pharma Ltd has informed the MHRA that there is a typographical error with text on the rear side of the outer packaging for Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10mg/ml Oral Solution.
MHRA drug alert date: 29 November 2022
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE DO NOT SOCK | OXYCODONE HYROCHLORIDE 10MG/ML ORAL SOLUTION | LUCIS PHARMA LTD | 21050004 22080005 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns - if any defective stock is found it should be returned directly to the manufacturer.
Further information
For medical information and stock control queries please contact: enquiries@lucispharma.co.uk.
Recipients of this Medicines Notification should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.