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Alliance Healthcare are proud and delighted to share that our own brand product, Almus Erectile Dysfunction Relief 50mg Film Coated Tablets, won Pharmacy Product of the Year 2023 (Sexual Health category) as voted by independent pharmacists in the UK.
Run by the Independent Community Pharmacist magazine (part of the Communications International Group), the Pharmacy Product of the Year Awards celebrates their 13th year of recognising exceptional brands and their commitment to independent pharmacies as they strive to improve the service they offer to their patients. Independent pharmacists and, for the first time, consumers, have voted on the most popular and best-selling over the counter products in a range of categories in independent pharmacies across the country.
Tara Dew, Own Brand Manager says: “This is fantastic news for our own brand Almus OTC, and just shows how much we’ve grown as a brand over the last few years. This success follows on from last year’s MVP Awards, which the product was shortlisted for Most Valued Product of the Year 2022, together with Almus Ibuprofen and Codeine 200mg/12.8mg Tablets (32s) and Almus Cold Sore 1% w/w Cream”.
Click here to view the March issue of ICP magazine.
You can also view the full Pharmacy Product of the Year Winners feature here.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 4 CAUTION IN USE
Ethigen Limited have informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in Briviact 75mg and Briviact 100mg film coated tablets contains incorrect or missing information.
MHRA drug alert date: 30th March 2023
Pip code | Product Description | Affected Batches |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | BRIVIACT FILM COATED TABS 75MG | 340132 332075 |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | BRIVIACT FILM COATED TABS 100MG | 332076 329941 337225 332072 329491 337216 339975 337216 343194 349497 343190 349527 |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For medical information and stock control queries please contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at regulatory@ethigen.co.uk.
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We are pleased to announce that, as of 01 May 2023, Alliance Healthcare UK will become the only wholesaler to supply Daiichi Sankyo’s product portfolio* to all pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.
*ENHERTU will remain in its present distribution arrangement outside of this solus agreement.
Click here for full product details.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 2 RECALL
Reason: “Ferring Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling certain batches of GONAPEPTYL Depot 3.75mg due to a defect noticed in the seal of the needle wrapping for the CE-marked 30-millimeter (30mm) needle for subcutaneous injection that is supplied with each product pack.”
MHRA drug alert date 23rd March 2023
MHRA drug alert link:https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-ferring-pharmaceuticals-limited-gonapeptyl-depot-3-dot-75mg-powder-and-solvent-for-suspension-for-injection-el-23-a-slash-12
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE DO NOT STOCK | GONAPEPTYL DEPOT PFS 3.75MG | FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS | T16656K |
Further Information
For all medical enquiries, please contact medical information: medical.uk@ferring.com.
For supply queries, please contact customer services: customer.services@ferring.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 - SILDENAFIL 10MG/ML ORAL SUSPENSION
Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the MHRA that the Press In Bottle Adaptor (PIBA) supplied with the pack (carton) in the batch listed above is too wide to fit the neck of the medicine.
Pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch numbers |
8045130 | Sildenafil 10mg/ml Oral Suspension | Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited | SLD22002 |
For more information, medical information queries or replacement PIBA enquiries, please contact: pharmacovigilance@rosemontpharma.com.
For stock control queries, please contact: customerservices@rosemontpharma.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 4 CAUTION IN USE
Additional to the batches included in the previous Class 4 Medicines Notification (reference EL(22)A/47), Martindale Pharma has made the MHRA aware that the GTIN in the 2D barcode and the printed variable data represents the branded version of the product (Venlalic® XL prolonged-release tablets).
MHRA drug alert date: 16th March 2023
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
1257583 | VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 150MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC70019 LC70020
|
8045304 | VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 150MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC70019 LC70020
|
8047326 | VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 225MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC70053 LC70054
|
1257567
| VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 225MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC70053 LC70054
|
8045312 | VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 225MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC70053 LC70054
|
8047318 | VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 300MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC69693 LC69699 LC69701
|
1257559
| VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 300MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC69693 LC69699 LC69701
|
8045320 | VENLAFAXINE XL TAB 300MG | MARTINDALE PHARMA | LC69693 LC69699 LC69701
|
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For further information, medical enquiries and stock information, contact: Licensed@ethypharm.com.
SUB-TYPE: CLASS 2 RECALL
Reason: Following the conclusion of a review of post-marketing safety data by the MHRA, all pholcodine-containing medicines are being recalled and withdrawn from the UK as a precaution.
MHRA drug alert date: 14/03/23
MHRA ref: MDR 008-12/22
Pip code | Product Description | Affected Batches |
1031228 | CARE PHOLCODINE LINCTUS | ALL |
2964625 | CARE PHOLCODINE LINCTUS S/F | ALL |
0235218 | GALENPHOL LINC 5MG/5ML | ALL |
0235309 | GALENPHOL STRNG LINC 10MG/5ML | ALL |
3772340 | COVONIA DRY COUGH SUGAR FREE | ALL |
7013279 | PHOLCODEINE SF STRONG 10MG/5ML | ALL |
2881290 | DAY & NIGHT NURSE CAP | ALL |
0076083 | DAY NURSE CAP | ALL |
2831527 | DAY NURSE LIQUID | ALL |
6288377 | SUPERDRUG PHOLCODINE LINCTUS | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Boots Night Cough Relief Oral Solution | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Boots Dry Cough Syrup 6 Years+ | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Boots Day Cold & Flu Relief Oral Solution | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Pholcodine Linctus (LCM brand) | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Pholcodine Linctus BP (Pinewood brand) | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Strong Pholcodine Linctus BP (pinewood brand) | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Pholcodine Linctus Bells Healthcare 5mg Per 5ml Oral Solution | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Numark Pholcodine 5mg per 5ml Oral Solution | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Well Pharmaceuticals Pholcodine 5mg per 5ml Oral Solution | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Strong Pholcodine Linctus BP (Bells brand) | ALL |
Alliance Healthcare do not stock | Galenphol Paediatric Linctus | ALL |
Further Information
For more information or, medical enquiries, please contact the respective companies below:
The Boots Company PLC
Boots Customer Care:
Telephone: 0345 0708090
Thornton & Ross Limited / LCM Limited
Telephone: 01484 848164
Email: thorntonross@medinfomation.co.uk
Bell Sons & Company (Druggists) Limited
Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV): Mr Trevor Price:
Telephone: 0151 422 1216 / mobile: 07739 327 095
Email: trevor.price@bells-healthcare.com
Pinewood Laboratories Limited
Drug Safety & Information department, Wockhardt UK Limited:
Email: drug.safety@wockhardt.co.uk
Telephone: 01978 661261
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare (UK) Trading Limited
Contact Haleon consumer services:
Telephone: 0800 783 8881
Email: mystory.gb@haleon.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
Sylk ltd has informed us Mould has been reported in some of the retail bottles. The affected batches were distributed to retailers in the United Kingdom from mid-2022 onwards
PIP CODE | DESCRIPTION | SUPPLIER | AFFECTED BATCHES |
3149689 | SYLK VAGINAL LUBRICANT NAT | SYLK LTD MD | BT3579 BT3691 BT3803 BT3915 |
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
Drugsrus Limited has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packaged in specific batches of Clexane 10,000IU (100mg)/1 ml Syringes contains a typographical error in the leaflet.
MHRA drug alert date: 9th March 2023
MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-drugsrus-limited-clexane-10000-iu-100mg-slash-1ml-syringes-el-23-a-slash-08
Pip code | Product | Supplier | Affected Batches |
Alliance healthcare do not stock | Clexane 10,000IU (100mg)/1 ml Syringes | STAR PHARMACUETICALS LTD | ECD95D |
Alliance healthcare do not stock | Clexane 10,000IU (100mg)/1 ml Syringes | TENOLOL LTD | ECI41A FCA45G |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.
Further Information
For more information, medical information queries or replacement PIL enquiries, please contact: recall@drugsrus.co.uk or 020 8423 3800. For stock control queries, please contact: info@drugsrus.co.uk or 020 8423 3800
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We are pleased to announce that Alliance Healthcare UK is now the only wholesaler to supply TRANSTEC to all pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. TRANSTEC has been acquired by Grünenthal from Napp Pharmaceuticals.
Click here for full product details.