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SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL

Class 3 recall-Atomoxetine 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg Capsules

Neuraxpharm UK Ltd is recalling specific batches after retesting showed out of specification results. The tabled batches are being recalled as a precautionary measure after testing showed variability of the capsule contents beyond permitted levels.

 

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-neuraxpharm-uk-ltd-atomoxetine-10mg-18mg-25mg-40mg-capsules-el-24-a-slash-19

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

8009334

ATOMOXETINE CAP 10MG

NEURAXPHARM UK LTD

1211145  1203816

8009342

ATOMOXETINE CAP 18MG

NEURAXPHARM UK LTD

1211146

8009375

ATOMOXETINE CAP 25MG

NEURAXPHARM UK LTD

1211147  1207940

8009383

ATOMOXETINE CAP 40MG

NEURAXPHARM UK LTD

1211148  1203818

 

 

Further Information

 

For medical information enquiries please contact medinfo-uk@neuraxpharm.com or telephone +44 (0) 118 211 4039

 

For stock control enquiries please contact info-uk@neuraxpharm.com  or telephone +44 (0) 118 211 4039

 

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 2 RECALL

Class 2 recall-Lamotrigine Desitin oral suspension

Desitin Pharma UK Ltd is recalling all batches of Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension as a precautionary measure due to an out of specification observation in the appearance of samples during routine stability testing. Please note this is a Class 2 Patient, Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall.

 

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-desitin-pharma-uk-ltd-lamotrigine-desitin-10mg-slash-ml-oral-suspension-el-24-a-slash-20?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9f3210f7-f22d-4437-be34-72c69edae87e&utm_content=immediately

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

1272780

LAMOTRIGINE DESITIN 10MG/ML OS

DESITIN PHARMA LTD

SEE ABOVE LINK

 

 

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please contact medinfo@desitin.co.uk. For stock control enquiries please contact alison.wilton@desitin.co.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

Class 4 caution in use-Betamethasone Ointment 0.1% 30g

Manx Healthcare Ltd. has informed MHRA that they have identified a problem with the product packaging of the batch indicated

 

MHRA Drug alert date: 3rd June 2024

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-manx-healthcare-ltd-dot-betamethasone-valerate-0-dot-1-percent-ointment-el-24-a-slash-18?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f6354607-981b-4e64-96f4-50ae75da2efb&utm_content=immediately

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

8085151

BETAMETHASONE OINT 0.1% W/W

MANX  HEALTHCARE

G0039

 

 

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

 

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please contact medinfo@manxhealthcare.com, or telephone: +44 (0)1926 482511.

 

For stock control enquiries please contact customerservice@manxhealthcare.com, or telephone: +44 (0)1926 482511.

SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE

Class 4 caution in use-Freeflex Sodium chloride 0.9%

Fresenius Kabi Limited have informed the MHRA of a packaging error with specific batches of Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion 0.9% Freeflex and Freeflex PLUS.

MHRA drug alert date: 22nd May 2024

MHRA Drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-fresenius-kabi-limited-sodium-chloride-0-dot-percent-intravenous-infusion-bp-freeflex-and-freeflex-plus-el-24-a-slash-17

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

8133167

SODIUM CHLORIDE INF IV 0.9% 500ml

FRESENIUS KABI

13SKL101  13TAL213

Alliance do not stock

SODIUM CHLORIDE INF IV 0.9% 100ml

FRESENIUS KABI

13SLF242 13TAF173

Alliance do not stock

SODIUM CHLORIDE INF IV 0.9% 250ml

FRESENIUS KABI

13SMF061  13TBF281

 

 

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

 

Further Information

For more information or medical information queries please email Medical.Information-UK@fresenius-kabi.com or telephone +44 (0) 1928 533575.

For stock control enquiries please contact FK.complaints-uk@fresenius-kabi.com or telephone +44 (0) 1928 533758.

 

SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL

UPDATE: Class 3 recall-PI Keppra tablets 500mg

The class 4 caution in use on the below has now progressed to a Class 3 recall

 

Doncaster Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons on various parallel imported packs which have been repackaged by BModesto B.V.

 

MHRA drug alert date: 15th May 2024

 

MHRA Drug alert link:  https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-defect-information-doncaster-pharma-limited-keppra-500mg-film-coated-tablets-el-24-a-slash-15?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f0fe931b-3d3e-4a6b-b1e7-e0cfec019c27&utm_content=immediately

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

8093569

PI KEPPRA TABS 500MG

Doncaster Pharma

SEE ABOVE LINK

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.

 

 

Further Information

 

For medical information and stock control enquiries please contact Doncaster Pharma on tel. 01302 365 000, email quality.enquiries@doncasterpharma.co.uk or commercial@doncasterpharma.co.uk

SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE

Class 4 Caution in use-Trazodone 50mg/ml oral solution

Cygnus Pharma Ltd. Have informed MHRA that the European Article Number (EAN) barcode printed on various packs of Trazodone Hydrochloride 50mg/5ml Oral Solution, is defective and returns the incorrect information

 

MHRA drug alert date: 22nd May 2024

 

MHRA Drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-cygnus-pharma-ltd-trazodone-hydrochloride-50mg-slash-5ml-oral-solution-el-24-a-slash-16

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

Alliance do not stock

TRAZODONE SOLN 50MG/5ML

Cygnus Pharma Ltd.

AS240145A AS240146A

 

 

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

 

Further Information

 

For medical information enquiries please email info@cygnuspharma.co.uk or telephone 01582 809833.

For stock control enquiries please email info@cygnuspharma.co.uk or telephone 01582 809833.

 

SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE

Class 4 caution in use-PI Keppra tablets 500mg

Doncaster Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons on various parallel imported packs which have been repackaged by BModesto B.V.

 

MHRA drug alert date: 15th May 2024

 

MHRA Drug alert link:  https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-doncaster-pharma-limited-keppra-500mg-film-coated-tablets-el-24-a-slash-15?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=db11fb3d-2987-42ea-8b51-47915e1572c3&utm_content=immediately

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

8093569

PI KEPPRA TABS 500MG

Doncaster Pharma

SEE ABOVE LINK

 

 

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

 

Further Information

 

For medical information and stock control enquiries please contact Doncaster Pharma on tel. 01302 365 000, email quality.enquiries@doncasterpharma.co.uk or commercial@doncasterpharma.co.uk

SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL

Class 3 recall-Suprefact 1 mg/ml solution for injection

Neon Healthcare Ltd is recalling the specific batch mentioned in this notification as a precautionary measure. This is because the named batch of Suprefact 1mg/ml solution for injection is being distributed in packaging intended for the Canadian market by Cheplapharm, instead of the correct UK packaging by Neon Healthcare Ltd for Buserelin 1 mg/ml solution for injection.

 

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-neon-healthcare-ltd-suprefact-1-mg-slash-ml-solution-for-injection-cheplapharm-canadian-livery-el-24-a-slash-14?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4f978699-0d51-4e8b-8090-3b47f8abd279&utm_content=immediately

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

0308429

SUPREFACT VIAL

Neon Healthcare LTD

3F022A

 

 

Further Information

 

For medical information or stock control enquiries please contact: Neon Healthcare Ltd via Medinfo@neonhealthcare.com or +44 (0) 1992 926 330

 

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

Class 3 recall- Co-Codamol 8/500mg effervescent tablets (Key pharmaceuticals livery

Accord-UK Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Co-Codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets (Key Pharmaceuticals Livery) as a precautionary measure due to the internal tablet blister strips being printed with an incorrect expiry date.

 

 

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-accord-uk-ltd-co-codamol-8-slash-500mg-effervescent-tablets-key-pharmaceuticals-livery-el-24-a-slash-12?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5bbfbb93-89fc-44d3-8872-098e5dc41b46&utm_content=immediately

 

Pip code

Product description

Supplier

Batch Numbers

Alliance do not stock

CO-CODAMOL EFF TAB 8/500MG

Accord (Key livery)

G2301502

 

 

Further Information

 

For medical information enquiries please contact Accord-UK Ltd’s Medical Information Department on 01271 385257, or email medinfo@accord-healthcare.com

For stock control enquiries please contact Accord-UK Ltd’s Customer Services Team on 0800 373573, or email customerservices@accord-healthcare.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 3 RECALL

Class 3 recall- OPDIVO 10 mg/mL concentrate for solution

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the MHRA that a potential product quality issue has been detected, relating to incomplete crimping of the metal crimp cap of OPDIVO 10mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusion (nivolumab) (1VLX10ML)

 

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-bristol-myers-squibb-pharmaceuticals-limited-opdivo-10-mg-slash-ml-concentrate-for-solution-for-infusion-nivolumab-el-24-a-slash-11

 

Pip code

Product Description

Affected Batches

Alliance do not stock

OPDIVO 10 mg/mL concentrate for solution

8053520

 

 

Further information

For medical information enquiries please contact the Bristol Myers Squibb Medical Information Department by phone (0800 731 1736) or email medical.information@bms.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.