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Recalls and Alerts

Class 2 Recall

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).

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

The affected products' details are as follows:

PIP CodeProduct DescriptionLiveryAffected Batch
Alliance do not stockDesmospray 0.1 mg/ml Nasal SprayFerring PharmaceuticalsPlease follow MHRA Link
Alliance do not stockOctim® 1.5mg/ml Nasal Spray SolutionFerring PharmaceuticalsPlease follow MHRA Link
8415408Desmopressin Nasal Spray 10mcgAspire PharmaPlease follow MHRA Link
1060946Desmopressin Nasal Spray 10mcgAspire PharmaPlease follow MHRA Link

Please note that Alliance Healthcare do not stock either Ferring line and we are not accepting stock returns on these. We are accepting stock returns on the Aspire Livery Desmopressin.

For stock control queries, please contact Customer.Services@Ferring.com 0800 111 4125

For Aspire livery stock (Desmopressin 0.1 mg/ml Nasal Spray, PL 03194/0090), please contact customerservices@aspirepharma.co.uk 01730 231148

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.