Folic Acid Tablets BP 5mg, PL 0142/5522
- The problem
- Accord-UK Ltd has informed us of an issue related to decommissioning of the batch below.
- 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 0142/5522
MDR Number
MDR 043-11/19
Company name
Accord-UK Ltd
Product description
- Batch number: HU57
- Expiry Date: January 2021
- Pack Size: 28
- First Distribution: 26 March 2019
Brief description of the problem
Accord-UK Ltd has informed us of an issue related to decommissioning of the above batch. Upon decommissioning at the pharmacy, there have been reports stating that when scanning the serialised 2D code, the status of packs may report as ‘EXPORT.’ Although there is no risk to product quality, any remaining stock should be quarantined and returned.
Advice for healthcare professionals and wholesalers
Stop supplying the batch listed above immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
Company contacts for further information
For stock control enquiries please contact Accord-UK Ltd Customer Services Team on 0800 373573.
For medical information enquiries please contact Accord-UK Ltd Medical Information Department on 01271 385257.
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 community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.
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Updated 18 November 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.