Bisacodyl 10mg Suppositories
- The problem
- Martindale Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling the above batch due to an issue with homogeneity.
- What to do
- Check the batch number on your pack against the list below. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your pharmacist, GP or prescriber first – they can check your supply and swap it if needed.
Product information
PL number
PL 0156/0045
MDR Number
MDR 58-09/19
Company name
Martindale Pharmaceuticals Limited
Product description
Bisacodyl 10mg Suppositories
Batch number/expiry
- Batch Number: BUK901
- Expiry Date: 04/2022
- Pack Size: 1 x 12
- First Distributed: 17 June 2019
Brief description of the problem
Martindale Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling the above batch due to an issue with homogeneity. This may result in individual suppositories containing too little or too much active substance.
Advice for healthcare professionals and patients
Please quarantine all remaining stock of the above batch and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
Contact details for further information
For stock control enquiries please email licensed@ethypharm.com
For medical information enquiries please email medinfo@ethypharm.com
Additional information
Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter.
NHS Regional teams are asked to forward this to relevant clinics, dispensing general practitioners and community
pharmacists.
Download the document
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bisacodyl 10mg Suppositories
Updated 23 September 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.