Class 4 Drug Alert Diazepam 2mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free Class type: Class 4 Drug Alert (Caution in use only)

Accord-UK Ltd have informed us that important safety warnings for the excipient Propylene glycol are missing from the patient information leaflet (PIL) used in the above batches(including the batches waiting QP certification) which should be present in accordance with the current annex  to the Excipient Guidelines. Additionally, the warnings for sorbitol need updating although similar warnings are already present. The product is not subject to recall due to supply and shortage considerations

The affected products' details are as follows:

Alliance healthcare do not stock this product therefore we are not accepting stock returns.

For more information or medical information queries, please contact:

Accord-UK Ltd Medical Information Department on 01271 385257

For stock control queries, please contact: Accord-UK Ltd Customer Services Team on 0800 373573

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