Medicine recall 3 December 2015

Pioglitazone Accord 30mg Tablets – Accord Healthcare Limited (CLDA (15)A/10)

Yes – this has been recalled
The problem
Accord Healthcare Limited is recalling a specific batch which has inadvertently been distributed in the UK, because it is labelled for the Portuguese market.
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 ↗

Product information

CLDA number

CLDA (15)A/10

MDR number

MDR 64-11/15

Company name

Accord Healthcare Limited

Product description

Pioglitazone Accord 30mg Tablets

MA no. EU/1/11/722/012

Batch number/ expiry

Batch no: P05615

Expiry date: 01/2017

Brief description of problem

Accord Healthcare Limited is recalling the above batch, which has inadvertently been distributed in the UK, because it is labelled for the Portuguese market.

Company contact for stock enquiries

Contact 1: distributor

Elite Pharma (Surrey) Ltd

Telephone: 020 8939 3490

Contact 2: marketing authorisation holder

Accord Healthcare Ltd, Customer Services

Telephone: 020 8901 3507 / 020 8863 1427

Updated 3 December 2015. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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