Class 3 recall-Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free

Kent Pharma UK is recalling a batch of phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5mL oral solution sugar free due to a low phenoxymethylpenicillin assay.

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-kent-pharma-uk-phenoxymethylpenicillin-250mg-slash-5ml-oral-solution-sugar-free-el-24-a-slash-60

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please contact medical@kent-athlone.com

For stock control enquiries please contact customer.service@kent-athlone.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.

Class 4 caution in use-Mycophenolate Mofetil 1g / 5ml Oral Suspension

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the MHRA that the Press-In-Bottle-Adaptor (PIBA) supplied with the batches listed above may cause the medicine to leak when attempting to withdraw a dose.

MHRA Drug alert date: 2nd December 2024

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-rosemont-pharmaceuticals-limited-mycophenolate-mofetil-1g-slash-5ml-oral-suspension-el-24-a-slash-59

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

For medical information enquiries please contact pharmacovigilance@rosemontpharma.com, or telephone 0113 244 1400.

For stock control enquiries please contact customerservices@rosemontpharma.com, or telephone 0113 244 1999.

Class 4 caution in use-Tramadol 50 mg capsules & PR capsules

Morningside Healthcare Limited has informed the MHRA of a packaging issue identified in batch MRA2303 of Tramadol Hydrochloride Morningside 50 mg Prolonged-Release Capsules and batch MRF2301 of Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsules.

MHRA Drug alert date: 27th November 2024

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-morningside-healthcare-limited-tramadol-hydrochloride-50-mg-capsules-and-tramadol-hydrochloride-morningside-50-mg-prolonged-release-capsules-el-24-a-slash-57

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

Further Information

For medical information enquiries and reports of missing capsules or blister strips, please email medinfo@aspirepharma.co.uk or telephone 01730231148.

For all stock enquiries, please email mplcustomerservices@morningsidepharm.com or telephone 01730231148.

Class 3 recall-Baclofen 10mg/5ml Oral Solution

Syri Limited, T/A SyriMed is recalling this batch of product as a precautionary measure due to crystallisation observed over time in the oral solution.

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-syri-limited-t-slash-a-syrimed-baclofen-10mg-slash-5ml-oral-solution-el-24-a-slash-56?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2211a202-bd3d-4594-97b7-810fe36e857b&utm_content=immediately

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please email medinfo@syrimed.co.uk, or telephone +44 (0) 330 1359 422.

For stock control enquiries please email syriwholesale@bnsthamelabs.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.

Sir Ed Davey visits Chessington Service Centre

On Thursday November 14 we were delighted to host Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey MP at our Chessington site.

Our Client Services Director Owen Cooper and Head of Communications Sam Unsworth joined by HDA Executive Director Martin Sawer led Sir Ed on a tour of our service centre, where he met a number of our hard-working team members and was able to watch the team in action.

Sir Ed also joined us for a meeting after the tour, where we discussed the work that we do, as well as some of the challenges facing the sector. With thanks to the HDA for joining and to Sir Ed for coming, we look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.

field saftey notice-Silvercel And Tegaderm dressings

We have received a field safety notice from Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) regarding batches of Silvercel and Tegaderm dressings

Date of recall:19/11/24

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.

Christmas 2024 and New Year Opening Hours

To help keep our customers informed of changes to our service, we have published our Christmas 2024 and New Year bank holiday opening hours for pharmacy and retail customers.

Christmas 2024 and New Year bank holiday opening hours - Alliance Healthcare - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Christmas 2024 and New Year bank holiday opening hours - Alliance Healthcare - Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Christmas 2024 and New Year bank holiday opening hours - Cavendish Pharmaceuticals

Christmas 2024 and New Year bank holiday opening hours - OTC Direct

Class 4 caution in use-Entyvio 108mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

Takeda UK Limited has informed the MHRA that there is an error in the Patient Information Leaflet for specified batches of Entyvio 108mg pre-filled syringes.

MHRA Drug alert date: 18th November 2024

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-takeda-uk-limited-entyvio-108mg-solution-for-injection-in-pre-filled-syringe-el-24-a-slash-55?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=434da6dd-accb-44a3-8388-8e2c828f01ed&utm_content=immediately

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please Email medinfoemea@takeda.com or telephone 03333 000 181

For stock control enquiries please Email ukie.supplychain@takeda.com

Company-led recall: EXS Delay Spray Plus

LTC Healthcare has informed the MHRA that they have been selling a medicinal product containing lidocaine without authorisation from the MHRA.

MHRA Drug alert date: 13th November 2024

MHRA drug alert link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/company-led-medicines-recall-leeds-trading-company-ltc-ltd-t-slash-a-ltc-healthcare-exs-delay-spray-plus-clmr-24-a-slash-01?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f8d41c6d-9823-4127-9e84-7c0ff605722f&utm_content=immediately

Further Information

For medical information enquiries, please contact Andy Taylor, Managing Director:

Email: andy@ltchealthcare.co.uk

Telephone: 01423 326687

For stock information enquiries, please contact Andy Taylor, Managing Director:

Email: andy@ltchealthcare.co.uk

Telephone: 01423 326687

Class 4 caution in use-Omeprazole 40mg Powder for solution for infusion

Generics (U.K.) Limited has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packaged in specific batches of Omeprazole 40 mg Powder for solution for infusion do not contain the most up to date safety information.

MHRA Drug alert date: 12th November 2024

MHRA drug alert link https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-viatris-uk-healthcare-ltd-omeprazole-40-mg-powder-for-solution-for-infusion-el-24-a-slash-54?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6521847-f0ea-4fbc-adc8-ba74059c9b3b&utm_content=immediately

This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns

Further Information

For medical information and stock control queries please contact:

Viatris UK Healthcare Limited Medical Information at +44 (0)1707 853 000 (select option 1) or info.uk@viatris.com. Customer Services can be reached at +44 (0)1707 853 000 (select option 2).