SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Teva UK Limited, the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) has informed the MHRA of a labelling error for the batch listed in this notification
MHRA drug alert date: 4th December 2023
Product | Supplier | Affected Batches | |
1133602 | CARBIDOPA/LEVO CR 25/100MG TEV | TEVA UK LTD | 23043965 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns
Further Information
For medical information queries, please contact Teva UK Limited Medical Information via phone on 0207 540 7117 or via email medinfo@tevauk.com.
For stock control queries, please contact Teva UK Limited Customer Solutions via phone on 0800 590502 or via email customer.services@tevauk.com.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL
AstraZeneca UK Ltd. has informed the MHRA of an issue related to the expiry dates for certain batches of Fluenz Tetra. This recall provides further advice on the safe use of the product up to the amended expiry date.
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | FLUENZ TETRA LQD 0.2ML NS | ASTRAZENECA | TH2127 TH2127B TH3110 TH3110B TJ2290B TJ2290 |
Further information
For medical information enquiries please contact AstraZeneca Medical Information medical.informationUK@astrazeneca.com or call 0800 783 0033.
Fluenz Tetra remains available to order by NHS providers of the children’s flu programme in England and Wales via the ImmForm website (Helpdesk: 0207 183 8580 or Helpdesk@immform.org.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.
SUB-TYPE: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE
Specific batches of carbomer gel are being recalled as a precaution due to possible microbiological contamination.
MHRA Drug alert link:
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Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
4199311 | AACOMER 0.2% CARBOMER EYE GEL | ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE | SEE ABOVE LINK |
4198883 | AACARB CARBOMER 0.2% EYE GEL | TRION PHARMA LIMITED | SEE ABOVE LINK |
4232021 | PUROPTICS EYE GEL | Biovantic Pharma | SEE ABOVE LINK |
6328686 | CARBOMER GEL 0.2% | SIGMA | 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.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Sandoz has detected that information on the diluents in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) of cefuroxime contain incorrect information.
MHRA drug alert date: 23rd October 2023
Product | Supplier | Affected Batches | |
0379552 | ZINACEF INJ 250 MG | SANDOZ LTD | See above link |
0379578 | ZINACEF INJ 750 MG | SANDOZ LTD | See above link |
0389361 | ZINACEF INJ 1.5G | SANDOZ LTD | See above link |
Alliance do not stock | ZINACEF INJ 250 MG | GSK | See above link |
Alliance do not stock | ZINACEF INJ 750 MG | GSK | See above link |
Alliance do not stock | ZINACEF INJ 1.5G | GSK | See above link |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns
Further Information
For more information, medical information queries, please contact: sandozgb@EU.propharmagroup.com, Telephone: +44 1276 698 101. For stock control queries, please contact: sales.sandoz-gb@sandoz.com, Telephone: +44 1276 698607
SUB-TYPE: COMPANY-LED RECALL
Smith and Nephew have informed us of an issue with some batches of their products
PIP CODE | DESCRIPTION | SUPPLIER | AFFECTED BATCH |
3627601 | SECURA N/S S/PREP F/WIPE 1ML | SMITH & NEPHEW | 65350 |
3627619 | SECURA FOAM APP 3ML | SMITH & NEPHEW | 67340 |
3627627 | SECURA FOAM APP 1ML | SMITH & NEPHEW | 73820 |
Reason: certain batches of No-Sting SKIN-Prep Wipes and No-Sting SKIN-Prep Swabs had a manufacturing error resulting in the presence of acetic acid causing a vinegar-like odor and potential minor skin irritation.”
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
Sun Pharma UK Ltd has informed us of an issue with a batch of Temozolomide 5mg Capsules
MHRA drug alert date: 17th October 2023
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
1181031 | SUN PHARMA UK (SUN) | HAD3165A | |
1209550 | TEMOZOLOMIDE CAP 5MG ACC | SUN PHARMA UK (SUN) | HAD3165A |
Please be aware this product is cytotoxic and must be stored and packaged carefully in the interest of health and safety
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
Max Remedies has identified an infrequent printing error relating to the Braille text printed on the cartons of various batches of this product.
MHRA drug alert date: 27th September 2023
Product | Supplier | Affected Batches | |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | PARACETAMOL 500MG CAPS (16) | MAX REMEDIES | SEE ABOVE LINK
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This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns
Further Information
For medical information enquiries or stock control enquiries please email Gary.Elliott@ivcbrunel.co.uk or telephone 07720740832
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 3 RECALL
Chiesi Ltd has informed the MHRA about a potential issue with the batches listed in this notification. As a precautionary measure, Chiesi Ltd is recalling the above batches at the pharmacy and wholesale level. This is due to intermittent high results for the uniformity of delivered dose of formoterol fumarate observed during stability testing
MHRA Drug alert link:
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
4055067 | TRIMBOW INH 87MCG/5MCG/9MCG | CHIESI LIMITED (ALLT) | 1165031 1150215 |
Further information
For medical information enquiries please contact medinfo.uk@chiesi.com or telephone 0161 488 5555.
For stock control enquiries please contact customerservices.uk@chiesi.com or telephone 0161 488 5521.
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
Sun Pharma UK Ltd has informed the MHRA of a labelling issue with one batch of Gemcitabine 2000mg/200ml infusion.
MHRA drug alert date: 7th September 2023
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
1211143 | GEMCITABINE INF BAG 2000MG | Sun Pharma | HAE0427A |
Further Information
For medical information enquiries, please contact:
Email: medinfoeurope@sunpharma.com
Tel: 0208 848 5052
For stock information enquiries, please contact: Sun Pharma UK Customer Services
Email: Cserv.uk@sunpharma.com
Tel: 0208 848 5050
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
Colgate-Palmolive (U.K.) Limited has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL), carton and tube of the batches of Duraphat 5000ppm Fluoride Toothpaste (51g) listed above are missing information relating to the presence of allergens in the product.
MHRA drug alert date: 7th September 2023
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
3207776 | DURAPHAT 5000 SINGLE T'PST | COLGATE PALMOLIVE (RMT) LTD. (DHL) | SEE ABOVE LINK
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This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns
Further Information
For medical information enquiries or stock control enquiries please contact Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Limited on 00800 321 321 32 or https://www.colgatepalmolive.co.uk/contact-us