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SUB-TYPE: CLASS 2 RECALL

Class 2 Drug Alert (action within 48 hours) Zovirax Eye Ointment

GlaxoSmithKline UK is recalling the above batches of Zovirax Eye Ointment as a precaution because the batches of pharmaceutical ingredient used in their manufacture were found to contain metal particles which were outside the upper specification limit for particle size.

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

The affected products' details are as follows:

PIP CodeProduct DescriptionSupplierAffected Batch
0455329Zovirax Ophthalmic Ointment 4.50gGlaxosmithkline UK Ltd3L942
3M941

For medical information enquiries please contact GlaxoSmithKline Medical Information, tel: 0800 221 441 email: ukmedinfo@gsk.com

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts.

 

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.

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

SUB-TYPE: COMPANY-LED RECALL

Company-led drug recall Phenobarbital 50mg/5ml

Nupharm Laboratories is recalling the above batches due to the reported crystallisation of the product over time..

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

The affected products' details are as follows:

PIP CodeProduct DescriptionSupplierAffected Batch
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDB1121A
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDB1121B
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDB1121C
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDE2511A
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDE2581A
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDE2661A
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDE2691A
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDE2691B
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 200ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDG3371A
Alliance do not stockPhenobarbital 50mg/5ml, 100ml bottleNupharm LaboratoriesDB1122A

Alliance Healthcare do not stock this product and are therefore not accepting stock returns.

 

Company contact for stock enquiries: Anne O'Grady, Head of Quality on Tel: 01244 287940 or Mobile: 07713 939118.

 

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts.

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