class 3 recall-Sildenafil 100mg tablets (4)

Strandhaven Limited T/A Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA that the pack size on some cartons of the batch in this notification state 8 tablets instead of 4 tablets.

MHRA Drug alert link:  https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-strandhaven-limited-t-slash-a-somex-pharma-sildenafil-100mg-film-coated-tablets-el-23-a-slash-21?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b8c33aca-6f1b-4cbf-9687-260318602393&utm_content=immediately

For medical information enquiries please contact email: regulatory@somexpharma.com, Tel: 020 8590 9399, choose option 3 or 4.

For stock control enquiries please contact email: regulatory@somexpharma.com, Tel: 020 8590 9399, choose option 3 or 4.

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.

Wednesday 12 July 2023 Bank Holiday Opening Hours - Northern Ireland

Please note that Belfast Service Centre will be closed on Wednesday 12 July. There will be normal service provided on both Tuesday 11 July and Thursday 13 July.

● Orders placed on Tuesday 11 July, up to normal evening cut off, will be delivered on the morning of Thursday 13 July 

● Orders placed up to your normal evening cut off time on Wednesday 12 July will be delivered on Thursday afternoon

In the event of an out of hours emergency (i.e., urgent CD lines being required), please call customer service on 0330 100 0448.

Outside of normal opening hours, when you enter your account number, you will hear a message advising you of your supplying Service Centre. You will then be directed to the out of hours security company who will handle your call and direct it appropriately.

The previous emergency call-out numbers will no longer be in use, so please ensure you update your records with the number above to ensure there is no delay with your request.

Please note, all emergency call outs will incur a £100 charge, plus courier charges.

company-led recall: Vitabiotics Omega-H3 capsules

Due to an error during a carton design update, the allergen ‘Wheat’ was not highlighted in bold. However, the presence of wheat is correctly and clearly indicated in the ingredients list as ‘Wheat Germ Oil’ (from Wheat)’.

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

Stock update from Novo Nordisk – 14 June 2023

Stock update from Novo Nordisk on: Rybelsus®, Ozempic®, Saxenda®, and Victoza®

Please click here for full information.

LATEST: Ozempic®▼ (semaglutide) for adults living with type 2 diabetes in the UK

Message from Novo Nordisk UK, correct as of 14 June 2023.

Novo Nordisk UK is aware of intermittent stock shortages of Ozempic® ▼(semaglutide)  in the UK. Unprecedented levels of demand for this medicine have tested our manufacturing capacity.  Whilst we continue to increase our capacity significantly, our present supply does not always meet this excess demand, which has led to intermittent supply which is expected to last into 2024.

The shortage is not because of any safety or quality related concern with Ozempic.

During this shortage period, as per DHSC (Department of Health & Social Care) recommendation, no new patients should be initiated on Ozempic so that available stock can be used for existing patients.

We understand the uncertainty and concern this shortage may cause people living with diabetes. This is not something we are taking lightly, and we are working hard to solve these challenges.

Alliance Healthcare UK to supply NEBIDO in a solus wholesale agreement with Grünenthal: June 2023

We are pleased to announce that Alliance Healthcare UK is now the only wholesaler to supply NEBIDO to all pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. NEBIDO has been acquired by Grünenthal from Bayer.

Click here for full product details.

Class 3 recall- Medical Oxygen B.P (MEDIGAS OXYGEN B.P)

 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has been made aware that falsified medical oxygen has been provided to several dental practices across the UK. You may have received an email from the Care Quality Commission alerting you to this issue. The source of the supply has been identified as batches provided by Tricodent Limited. An assessment of risk to public health and patient safety has been completed and the risk was found to be low. A criminal investigation into the company that supplied this stock is ongoing. The falsified product in circulation is labelled: Medical Oxygen B.P PL No 04280/0001 MEDIGAS OXYGEN.

MHRA drug alert date  6th June 2023

MHRA Ref: MDR 053-04/23

Further Information

Authorised and licensed suppliers can offer advice regarding disposal of falsified cylinders, do not return cylinders to Tricodent Limited. For further information on this issue from the MHRA, please contact MHRA Senior Criminal Enforcement Officer Mark Ling: Mark.Ling@mhra.gov.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.

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.

World Environment Day 2023

Today is World Environment Day 2023.

This year’s campaign, led by UN Environment Programme, focuses on solutions to plastic pollution.

At Alliance Healthcare UK, we got #DrasticWithPlastic and have reduced more than 60% of single-use plastic secondary packaging, since 2019.

We are working hard to remove single-use plastic altogether and are trialling biodegradable corn starch as an alternative where bags are needed.

Find out more about our ESG campaign by clicking here.

Alliance Healthcare UK to enter into a new solus wholesale agreement with Coloplast: 06 June 2023

We are pleased to announce that, as of 06 June 2023, Alliance Healthcare UK will become the only wholesaler to supply Coloplast’s Wound Care portfolio to all pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors in Great Britain. Coloplast’s Chronic portfolio will also be remaining in a solus wholesale agreement for supply in Great Britain with Alliance Healthcare. Alliance Healthcare will continue to supply both product portfolios in Northern Ireland.

Click here for full product details of Coloplast’s Wound Care portfolio.

Heart Transplant Recipient and Driver Trainer at Alliance Healthcare Competes in 2023 World Transplant Games to raise awareness of Organ Donation

Alliance Healthcare UK has shown its support for team member Fran Middleton with his ambition to raise funds to enable him to compete in the 2023 World Transplant Games, organised by organ donation charity Transplant Sport.

Fran, a driver trainer at Alliance Healthcare UK, took part in the volleyball, pétanque and swimming events at the 2023 British Transplant Games. Fran Middleton, who had a heart transplant in 2018, was joined by six other transplant patients from Royal Papworth Hospital who travelled to Perth in Australia as part of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad at the World Transplant Games.

The Games began on 15 April and concluded on 21 April and represent the largest organ donor awareness event in the world. The event brings together teams from 45 countries in 17 different sporting events.

Fran attended the games, arranged by Transplant Sport, a charity that aims to encourage organ donation, recognise the donors and donor family, support transplant recipients and their families, encourage everyone to participate in sport and help them lead a healthy life.

Transplant Sport host the annual British Transplant Games and organises numerous fundraising events throughout the year.

On his involvement in the Transplant Games, Fran said: “Wow, what an incredible experience. I’m so thankful just for the chance to be able to do sport again, but to be selected for the team and to represent GB and NI is mind-blowing.

I’m incredibly proud of my two silver medals in volleyball and pétanque and I’m very happy that my involvement helps spread the positives of organ donation and encourages as many people as possible to share their wishes about donation after death with their families. It really does save lives!”

Alliance Healthcare UK encouraged team members to support by holding a prize draw to help Fran’s fundraising activities to sponsor his trip to the games and support this worthy cause that helps raise awareness for organ donation and the British Transplant Games.

Matt Addison, UK Operations Director at Alliance Healthcare UK said: “We are delighted to have supported Fran to get to the World Transplant Games and very proud that he bought home two silver medals! Fran is a great ambassador for this worthy cause that helps raise awareness for organ donation. We are always eager to support causes that help create healthier and happier futures and congratulate Fran on his incredible achievement.”