Class 2 medicine recall High risk 1 September 2020

GL Pharma GmbH, Oxylan 40mg prolonged-release tablets

Yes – this has been recalled
The problem
GL Pharma is recalling a specific batch of Oxylan 40mg prolonged-release tablets due to out of specification results for dissolution during routine stability testing.
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.
Source: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Official notice ↗

MDR Number

MDR 158-08/20

Company Name

GL Pharma GmbH

Product description

Oxylan 40mg prolonged-release tablets, PL 21597/0064

Batch Number Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed
9F119A 31/05/2024 56 02/06/2020

Active pharmaceutical ingredient: oxycodone hydrochloride

Advice for healthcare professionals

Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Further information

For medical information enquiries please contact pv@gl-pharma.at

For stock control enquiries please contact david.hammond@healthcarepharma.co.uk

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

NHS England and NHS Improvement Regional Offices are asked to forward this alert to community pharmacy contractors.

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EL (20)A/41

Updated 1 September 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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