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
SUB-TYPE:
EVER Pharma UK Ltd - 2 May 2023
We are pleased to announce that, as of 2 May 2023, Alliance Healthcare UK will become the only wholesaler to supply selected products of EVER Pharma UK to all pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom.
Click here for full product details.
SUB-TYPE:
Alliance Healthcare UK is a leading wholesaler of medicines and healthcare products and serves over 17,000 healthcare providers including community pharmacies, GPs, hospitals, and health centres.
The Advisory Board consists of senior experts from the healthcare sector and provides an invaluable source of advice, ensuring Alliance Healthcare UK’s strategic programme is aligned to NHS priorities and delivers real value to UK patients.
The Advisory Board is chaired by Alliance Healthcare UK’s Non-Executive Adviser, Chris Martin and has four members: Lord O’Shaughnessy, former Department of Health Minister and Director of the No.10 policy unit; Jeannette Howe, former head of Pharmacy at the Department for Health and Social Care; Claire Ward, Chair of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and former MP for Watford (1997 – 2010) who served as PPS for the Department for Health (2001-2005) and Justice Minister; Fin McCaul, Managing Director of Prestwich Pharmacy and Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
The Advisory Board has met twice this year at Alliance Healthcare UK’s headquarters in Chessington and will meet quarterly in 2023.
Marie Evans, Managing Director of Alliance Healthcare UK, said: “The Advisory Board is an invaluable resource, bringing great knowledge and experience to challenge Alliance Healthcare UK’s strategy as we continue to support community pharmacy and ensure that our service development priorities align to those of the NHS and improve the lives of patients.”
Find out more about our board members by clicking here.
SUB-TYPE:
To help keep our customers informed of changes to our service, we have published our bank holiday opening hours for pharmacy and retail customers for the early Spring Bank Holiday period from Friday 26 May 2023 to Tuesday 30 May.
Spring 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Pharmacy/Retail customers
May 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Alcura Homecare Deliveries
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Omega Pharma Ltd has identified that there is text missing in Section 2 of the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in packs of Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray (P).
MHRA drug alert date: 26th April 2023
Pip code | Product Description | Affected Batches |
2149839
| BECONASE ALLERGY 180 SPRAYS | SEE LINK ABOVE |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For medical information, stock control queries and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) requests, please contact: UKLOcustomerservice@perrigo.com
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Sandoz limited has informed the MHRA that the products mentioned in this notification are not sugar free despite the carton stating ‘sugar free’. The ‘sugar free’ text was added to the carton in December 2008 in error.
MHRA drug alert date: 20th April 2023
Pip code | Product Description | Livery | Affected Batches |
1117290
| CO-AMOXICLAV 125/31.25MG ALM
| ALMUS | LL9525 LM7892 MB7218
|
1117308
| CO-AMOXICLAV 250/62.5MG ALM
| ALMUS | LM6707 LM7608 MB7828 MG9435
|
1117290 | CO-AMOXICLAV 125/31.25MG | SANDOZ | SEE LINK ABOVE |
1117308 | CO-AMOXICLAV 250/62.5MG | SANDOZ | SEE LINK ABOVE |
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:
To help keep our customers informed of changes to our service, we have published our bank holiday opening hours for pharmacy and retail customers, and bank holiday opening hours for hospital customers for the early May bank holiday and Coronation of King Charles III covering the period from 28 April to 9 May 2023.
Early May 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Pharmacy/Retail customers
Early May 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Hospital customers
King Charles III Coronation Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Pharmacy/Retail customers
King Charles III Coronation Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Hospital customers
May 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Alcura Homecare Deliveries