Class 4 Caution in Use on SyreniRing 0.120 mg/0.015 mg per 24 hours, vaginal delivery system

Crescent Pharma Ltd has informed us that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) within the packs for the below batches is missing important safety relevant text changes.

Please visit the: MHRA website for more details on this drug alert.

The affected products' details are as follows:

PIP CodeProduct DescriptionSupplierAffected Batch

4091625SYRENIRING 0.12MG/0.015MG 24 HRCRESCENT PHARMA LTDLF18276AA
LF18894AA

This may have been supplied by AHDL. Unfortunately we are not providing specific batch information you will be required to follow the instructions as per the drug alert.

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

For more information or medical information queries, please contact: Crescent Pharma Ltd. Medical Information Department on +00351 214643225, via email on tiago.barca@pharsolution.com or +44 (0) 1256 772740.

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts.

If you have any questions, then please contact your local Service Centre Customer Services team.

Class 3 Recall on Digoxin Tab 250mcg

Accord-UK Ltd has informed us of an issue related to decommissioning of the above batch. Upon decommissioning at the pharmacy, there have been reports stating that when scanning the serialised 2D code, the status of packs may report as ‘EXPORT.' Although there is no risk to product quality, any remaining stock should be quarantined and returned.

Class 2 Recall on Abstral Tab 200mcg (Schedule 2 CD)

Kyowa Kirin Limited is recalling the above batch as a precautionary measure, due to the reports of double tablets in a single blister pocket. This was identified during reference sample inspection and there is a potential low risk of accidental double dosage.

Alliance Healthcare Reduces its Use of Single-Use Plastic Bags and Cardboard Boxes

Alliance Healthcare has started to roll out new reusable tote bins to replace plastic bags and cardboard packaging to its Health and Beauty customers.

Every year, over 2 million units of single-use plastic bags and cardboard boxes will be removed from its operations, considerably lessening Alliance Healthcare's carbon footprint.

The new reusable tote bins will be available in two sizes to consolidate customer orders and reduce the number of packages in circulation, minimising product damage and supporting Alliance Healthcare's commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.

Jon Cornforth, Environment, Health and Safety Manager, says: "Reducing plastic waste has globally become an important issue over the last couple of years and we have a responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment. By replacing plastic bags and cardboard packaging with our reusable totes we can reduce waste and move away from our reliance on plastic in our operations."

The totes are white with black lids and feature the Alliance Healthcare branding as well as a new Health and Beauty icon.

Alliance Healthcare site in Letchworth celebrates 30 years of delivering medicines

Employees have marked 30 years of Letchworth Service Centre, with a special birthday celebration.

The site was officially opened in 1990 by Kenneth Clarke, Secretary of State for Health at the time, who welcomed colleagues that had moved to the new site from Willesdon in north west London.

Over 430 colleagues in the local area are employed at the site and 46 have over 20 years' service.

Brian Smith is the longest serving employee at Letchworth and the second longest serving at Alliance Healthcare. He says: "I moved across from Willesdon to Letchworth when it first opened in 1990. I like working here, I've been well looked and I like the people. I'm proud that I've been part of the team for nearly 48 years and been able to support the NHS, particularly during Covid-19."

At 85,000 square feet, Letchworth is one of the biggest service centres in the Alliance Healthcare network, delivering on average 200,000 medicines on a twice daily* basis to over 3,200 pharmacies, hospitals and GP surgeries across East Anglia, north London and as far west as Oxford. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic over 343,000 units were being despatched.

David Fussey, Service Centre Manager, says: "I feel immensely proud to be able to celebrate 30 years of Letchworth. I've never worked for a business where I have been able to celebrate such an important milestone. The team is very dedicated and always puts the customer first."

*Two deliveries every week day and one on Saturdays as agreed with the customer

Class 3 Recall on Irinotecan Vial 20mg/Ml

Accord Healthcare Limited is recalling the above batch as a precautionary measure, due to the observation of precipitation in the solution in the same batch marketed in another country (Malta). No complaints or adverse reaction reports have been received by the company to date for the UK product.

Class 4 Caution in Use on Ecalta 100mg Powder For Concentrate For Solution For Infusion

Pfizer Limited has informed us that the packs for the above batches have not been packaged with the current version of the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) containing updated storage instructions of the infusion solution in section 5.

Class 4 Caution in Use on Ibuprofen 200mg And 400mg Tablets

Aspar Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed us that the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) within the ibuprofen packs below are missing some information identified from post-marketing experience that should be documented in Section 3 (How To Take The Tablets) and Section 4 (Possible Side Effects) of the PIL.

If you have any questions, then please contact your local Service Centre Customer Services team.

Class 4 Caution in Use on Trimogal 100mg And 200mg Tablets

Ennogen Pharma Limited has informed us that the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) within the packs for the affected batches below contain an error in Section 3 (How To Take Trimogal Tablets) with regard to the dosage instructions for children under 6 years.

Theramex UK – Solus RWA Agreement

From 1 July 2020, Alliance Healthcare UK will become the sole wholesaler to supply the Theramex product portfolio, including Evorel, to all pharmacies, Hospitals, and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom. If you have any queries, please speak to your Alliance Healthcare Account Manager.