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SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE

Class 4 Caution in use- Simulect 10mg & 20mg powder and solvent for Solution for injection or infusion

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

 

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-novartis-pharmaceuticals-simulect-10mg-and-20mg-powder-and-solvent-for-solution-for-injection-or-infusion-el-23-a-slash-17?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d08ff9e2-3185-4fca-b71c-1083f3f9bff0&utm_content=immediately

 

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

class 3 recall- Gemcitabine 1g/26.3ml & 2g/52.6ml Solution For Infusion Vial

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

Class 1 recall-Emerade 300 & 500 Auto-Injectors

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

company-led recall: Beambridge 33025 leg bag Short Tube

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:

Alliance Healthcare UK to enter into a new solus wholesale agreement with

 

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 Launches Advisory Board

 

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:

Spring 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours

 

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.

 

View our bank holiday opening hours:

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

Class 4 Caution in use- Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray 180 Dose (P)

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

 

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-omega-pharma-ltd-beconase-hayfever-nasal-spray-el-23-a-slash-15?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bcaed696-a02b-4ec1-bbed-8bd2b462dab8&utm_content=immediately

 

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

Class 4 Caution in use- Co-amoxiclav 125/31.25mg/5ml, 250/62.5mg/5ml powder for oral suspension

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

 

MHRA drug alert link:  https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-sandoz-limited-co-amoxiclav-125-slash-31-dot-25mg-slash-5ml-250-slash-62-dot-5mg-slash-5ml-powder-for-oral-suspension-el-23-a-slash-14?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8bedc9fd-dd67-44c7-8691-89546eb2ed97&utm_content=immediately#contents

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:

Early May and King Charles III Coronation Bank Holiday Opening Hours

 

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.

 

View our bank holiday opening hours:

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