Diazepam 2mg Tablets – does not comply with the required specification
- The problem
- (Teva UK Limited) results of assays carried out during routine stability studies did not comply with the required specification – class 3 action within 5 days. (EL 13(A)11)
- 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.
24 April 2013
Class 3 medicines recall
Action within 5 days
Pharmacy-level recall
MDR 50-04/13
Product details
Teva UK Limited
Diazepam 2mg Tablets
PL 00289/0164
Alert details
- Batch number: 010832
- Expiry date: Feb 2015
- Pack size: 1 x 28
- First distributed: 06 Aug 2012
- Batch number: 011227
- Expiry date: Feb 2015
- Pack size: 1 x 28
- First distributed: 06 Aug 2012
Teva UK Limited is recalling all remaining stock of the above batches because the results of assays carried out during routine stability studies did not comply with the required specification.
Remaining stocks of these batches should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit. For further stock enquiries please contact Teva UK Customer Service Team on 0800 590502.
For medical information enquiries please contact Teva UK Limited by phone on 0207 5407117 or by email to medinfo@tevauk.com.
Local area teams are asked to bring this information to the attention of community pharmacists, general practitioners, dental practitioners and extended formulary nurse prescribers by copy of this letter.
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Updated 24 April 2013. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.