Recall on PHE TYPE IIR FACEMASKS

Although these masks meet the breathability, filtration and splash resistance requirements of BS EN 14683, in light of ongoing monitoring, further complaints reported and testing from the manufacturer on the masks. There is a risk to staff wearing the mask if the foam strip on the mask flakes and enters their airway or mouth. There have also been complaints of the ties and/or stitching coming away from the mask.

Please return all affected stock to Alliance Healthcare for replacement stock only. No credit will be issued as part of this Recall. Replacement stock will be issued once received from Department of Health and Social Care.

Please ensure that all stock is returned by Wednesday 22nd of July 2020 any stock returned after this date will not be eligible for replacement.

The affected products' details are as follows:

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

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.

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

Annex 1 – Lot numbers of BWM028 Cardinal Type IIR masks 0120GLP09 0517CLP10 0302FLP09 0517JLP09 0305HLP09 0518CLP10 0310GLP09 0518LLP09 0321FLP09 0518LLP09 0321FLP09 0519ALP10 0327FLP09 0519KLP09 0402HLP09 0519MLP09 0408HLP09 0520CLP10 0411FLP09 0520JLP09 0411HLP09 0520LLP09 0413HLP09 0521KLP09 0416HLP09 0521MLP09 0419HLP09 0522ALP10 0422HLP09 0522LLP09 0425HLP09 0523CLP10 0428HLP09 0523JLP09 0431HLP09 0523MLP09 0501ALP10 0524KLP09 0502BLP10 0524LLP09 0502CLP10 0525ALP10 0502LLP09 0525JLP09 0503DLP10 0526CLP10 0503JLP09 0526LLP09 0503KLP09 0526MLP09 0504ALP10 0527KLP09 0504LLP09 0528JLP09 0505BLP10 0528LLP09 0506ALP10 0529CLP10 0506JLP09 0529KLP09 0506KLP09 0529MLP09 0506LLP09 0530JLP09 0508DLP10 0531CLP10 0508KLP09 0531KLP09 0508MLP09 0509JLP09 0510KLP09 0511ALP10 0511JLP09 0511MLP09 0513ALP10 0513KLP09 0513MLP09 0514JLP09 0516ALP10 0516KLP09 0516MLP09

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Class 2 Recall on Desmopressin Nasal Spray (All Strengths)

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling all unexpired stock of the below batches of products from pharmacies and wholesalers as a precautionary measure due to a lower volume of solution being observed in the bottles, and out of specification results for the content of the desmopressin acetate (active substance) and benzalkonium chloride (excipient).

Class 2 Recall on Nitrofurantoin Tablets 50mg

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited is recalling all unexpired stock of the above batch of Nitrofurantoin 50mg Tablets from pharmacies and wholesalers as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for dissolution during routine stability testing.

Skills in Healthcare awarded Investors in People Platinum standard

Skills in Healthcare, the contract sales arm of Alliance Healthcare, has achieved the Investors in People Platinum Standard.

The internationally recognised accreditation is the sign of a great employer and an outperforming place to work. The IIP Platinum accreditation is the highest accolade that can be achieved against the Investors in People Standard and is currently held by only 1% of IIP accredited organisations. The Standard is underpinned by a rigorous assessment methodology and framework where the assessor explored the processes and systems.In order to secure the accreditation, evidence was gathered and assessed via employee and candidate interviews carried out by the Investors in People assessor.

Paul Fowler, Head of Skills in Healthcare, said:"I am really proud of my team in achieving this external recognition. In 2016 we achieved a Gold standard so to go one better and reach Platinum this time is a great way to demonstrate to our clients just how great all our Skills in Healthcare people are."

Comments from Investors in People:

• They are an example of an organisation that has delivered continued business growth since Skills in Healthcare's inception in 2011.
• The team truly embraced the principles of IiP and strived to provide effective people management and development in order to achieve high levels of engagement across all its teams.
• Impressed with the style of leadership (at all levels) that encourages and supports effective collaboration, an inclusive approach.
• A real sense of a ‘family feel' amongst the wider Skills in Healthcare team – made even more remarkable by the fact that a large proportion of people are ‘field based' and therefore work remotely on a day-to-day basis.
• There was also an overwhelming sense of genuine pride, engagement and commitment from the staff – people enjoy working for the organisation and clearly want it to be a success

Alliance Healthcare Your Docs Has a New Home

Alliance Healthcare has developed its latest functionality – ‘Your Docs', on the Alliance Healthcare Portal, a system that provides customers with a simplified approach to access multiple Alliance Healthcare systems and order products online, including surgical orders from NWOS.

As part of its digital evolution, Alliance Healthcare has moved the old ‘Your Docs' system to the new Alliance Healthcare Portal, with the following customer benefits:

• Convenient – 24/7 access to your statements, invoices and credit notes from the past 6 months
• User friendly – we've simplified the searching tool
• Paper-free – reduce clutter by storing your statements on your computer as a PDF"
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Over 11,000 customers have now registered for the portal. Kate from Cooper's Pharmacy, Belfast said: "It is extremely easy to use. I can check quickly if something is in stock. It also allows me to place and track NWOS orders as well. We just can't imagine now not using it!"

The portal is accessible at www.myahportal.co.ukand customers can self-register in just 15 minutes.

To support customers during the registration and in using the Portal, a ChatBot system has been enabled that offers instant question and answer support for the user. Online support is also available via email at: customerportal@alliance-healthcare.co.uk, and a helpline on 0330 100 0448 - option 8, for any technical support and assistance.

The old Your Docs system has now closed.

Class 2 Recall on Mepacrine Hydrochloride 100 Mg Tablets

BCM Specials Limited has informed us that a number of foreign body particulates including glass and rubber have been found in one of the containers of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the manufacture of Mepacrine Hydrochloride 100mg tablets. A small amount of the affected API (comparative to the API present in batch 85641) has been used in the manufacture of batch 85641 Mepacrine Hydrochloride tablets.

Class 4 Caution in Use on Depo-Provera 150mg/Ml Injection (1ml Vial)

Drugsrus Ltd (distributor) / Tenolol Ltd (MA Holder) has informed us of a typographical error in active ingredient stated on the label on the vial. The active ingredient should be "medroxyprogesterone acetate" (a long acting contraceptive) however, it is stated as "methylpredinisolone acetate" (a corticosteroid) in error.

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

The affected products' details are as follows:

PIP CodeProduct DescriptionSupplierAffected Batch

Alliance do not stockDepo-Provera 150mg/Ml Injection (1ml Vial)Drugsrus Ltd (distributor) / Tenolol Ltd (MA Holder)AT0604
X44095

Alliance healthcare do not stock this product and as this is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns.

For more information or medical information enquiries please contact info@drugsrus.co.uk or call on 020 8423 3800

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.

Coloplast Ltd – Solus Agreement

From 6th June 2020, Alliance Healthcare UK will become the only wholesaler to supply the Coloplast Ltd Ostomy and Continence product portfolio to all pharmacies and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom.

The Coloplast Wound Care portfolio is excluded from this agreement and will remain unchanged from its current distribution model.

If you have any queries, please speak to your Alliance Healthcare Account Manager.

Class 2 Recall on Epistatus 10mg/mL Oromucosal

Torbay Pharmaceuticals has informed us that the child-resistant container closure for Epistatus 10mg/mL Oromucosal Solution (Multi Dose Bottles) may be faulty and incorrectly engaged. The child resistant closure can potentially be removed without unscrewing the cap closure. Removal of an incorrectly engaged cap closure will result in the yellow tamper evident band not being retained on the neck of the bottle. It should be noted that this product is manufactured as an unlicensed special..

Nestle Health Science – Dual Agreement

Nestle Health Science – Dual Agreement

From 1 May 2020, Alliance Healthcare UK will become one of the two wholesalers to supply Nestle Health Science products to all pharmacies, Hospitals, and dispensing doctors in the United Kingdom. The other wholesaler in this agreement is Phoenix.

If you have any queries, please speak to your Alliance Healthcare Account Manager